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

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

Shiv wrote: "Hello! I’m Shiv. I am a teacher. I am new to the group. I am from India. My life used to be a roller coaster, and I never had time to read. Now that my job is stable, I’ve decided to start reading ..."

Hi Shiv! Welcome to our group! It's great you're getting back into reading. Life definitely has a way of getting in the way sometimes! How wonderful and exciting to have a collection of books at your fingertips! We love that we will be a part of your reading journey with books that teach, inspire, and transform. We look forward to seeing what books you read, and maybe even swap recommendations! Happy reading!

Update to message #7

12/12

Challenge completed.

Update to message #5

9/10

Hi! I'd like to join this buddy read.

I've had The Honjin Murders on my TBR for ages. I'd fallen into a rabbit hole about locked room mysteries ages ago and added a bunch of books recommended. This was one of them and I had recently managed to get it on hold from another library. I'd read a few of the popular Japanese ones and am curious how this compares.

Paula wrote: "Hi, I’m Paula. I’m new to the group. I’m from Seattle Washington. I enjoy fantasy and historical fiction and non-fiction. I only listen to audiobooks. I do not read the physical book so I go throug..."

Hi Paula! Welcome to the group! Fantasy, historical fiction, and non-fiction - what a great mix!

I'm a big audiobook listener, too. If I had to do the math, I'd say about 2/3 of my reading is audiobooks.

Please take a look around the group, and join whatever challenges or other activities that pique your interest! Happy reading!

You Know Me Well

Yay! I'm excited for another readathon. I'm not sure how much reading I'll get done as the end of September is going to be a bit busy, but I'll going to try my best!

Hi Jami! Looks like you're making good progress on your goal! We'll be rooting for you. I hope that you've been enjoying your 2025 reads so far! Happy reading!

Update to message #11

5/5

Challenge completed.

Update to message #12

I said I was done but just read another book that fit a prompt.

6/5

Angel **Book Junkie** wrote: "Hi I am Angel.
If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you from? The capital of Virginia
- What kinds of books do you like to read? it all depends on my m..."

Welcome to our group, Angel! So glad that you found us! We have different types of reading challenges and activities to offer. So take a look around and see which ones you like most to help in your goal to never stop reading!

Happy reading!

Please sign me up for 6.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
Duration: September 1 - September 30, 2025

8/6

🐇 A book that starts a series or sends you on a journey
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo 9/6/25
🌹 A book with red on the cover or in the title
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark 9/21/25
🫖 A book where characters gather, dine, or drink
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano 9/8/25
🔍 A book that’s a mystery or made you say “what is going on?!”
The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 9/8/25
🐛 A book with a wise, strange, or philosophical character
In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire 9/9/25
🪞 A book with a mirror, reflection, or doppelgänger theme
👑 A book featuring royalty, powerful leaders, or fierce femmes
Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik 9/2/25
🎩 A book you chose for no logical reason at all
Tokyo Ghoul, Tome 1 by Sui Ishida 9/8/25
📖 A book that’s fantasy, surreal, or speculative fiction
Nimona by N.D. Stevenson 9/8/25
⏱️ A book that’s been on your TBR for far too long

I'm going for 5.

Get ready for a bookish costume parade!

5/5

1. Weyward by Emilia Hart 10/2/25 - witch
2. The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette 10/3/25 - cat
3. Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 2 by Sui Ishida 10/5/25 - ghoul
4. NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority by Marshall Karp 10/14/25 - police officer
5. A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas 10/19/25 - fae

FROM PAGE TO HALLOWEEN PARADE
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2025

Participants

Alyssa (# 13) - 0/8
Amy (# 18) - 6/6 Completed!
Amy (Other Amy) (# 8) - 3/3 Completed!
✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ (# 15) - 5/5 Completed!
Bubbles (# 11) - 0/5
Caraina (# 12) - 5/5 Completed!
Carrie (# 21) - 6/6 Completed!
Diana S (# 29) - 0/5
E (# 14) - 1/3
JennH (# 4) - 5/5 Completed!
Jennifer (# 16) - 19/10 Completed!
Kristina (# 17) - 10/5 Completed!
Laurie (# 9) - 0/3
LinaVer (# 24) - 2/2 Completed!
Melissa - (# 23) - 8/8 Completed!
Sarah (# 6) - 11/11 Completed!
Tanu (# 10) - 0/5
TerryJane (# 7) - 10/5 Completed!
Whitney (# 5) - 4/4 Completed!

Stats

Participants: 19
Book Goal: 104
Books Read: 95
Challenges Completed: 13

Updated through to message #63 on November 1

Welcome to the From Page To Halloween Parade challenge!

How To Participate:

1. To join the challenge, post a comment below with your goal. You can choose to read as many books as you wish. If you don't know how many books you want to read yet, you can decide and update later.

2. To have your challenge updated on the participants list, please post an update comment. Be sure to include both your original message number and progress:

Example: Update to message #10: 2/8

3. If you decide to drop out of the challenge, please do not delete your original sign-up post. Just edit your original message and post an update comment to let me know. Thanks!

I will post updates every few days.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Update to message #12

5/5

Challenge completed.

Mrs. Everything

Cole wrote: "JennH wrote: "Cole wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Cole! Hope all is well. Looks like you are making great progress on your goal. Hope you are enjoying lots of awesome books so far! You've read one of my ..."

Ah, ok, I'm familiar with this version. Good to know that it's a good adaption. Now mentally planning on watching various adaptions after my re-read... okay, it's not really going to happen but fun to think about.

I haven't read it but I love the cover of Home Is Where the Bodies Are. It always catches my eye.

There's a little over 4 months left to the year. You have time to catch up or get close. You've got this! I'll be rooting for you! Happy reading!

Carrie wrote: "I am so behind in updating this page but am still slowly making reading progress. Now that the wedding is over, maybe I can find more time to read and update both."

Hope the wedding was lovely! Looking forward to seeing your reading updates!

Beverly wrote: "JennH wrote: "Beverly wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Bev! Looks like you are crushing your goal! Hope you are reading lots of fantastic books so far this year. Happy reading!"

Thank you so much. I have ..."

Aw, that is so sweet! She sounds like such a sweetheart! What a great way to start the day!