D.L.’s Comments (group member since Dec 24, 2015)

D.L.’s comments from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.

I read 3 books. Not as many as I planned but I'll happily take it lol TY for this fun event!

I sent a friend request to Taisha.

I finished one more book, making my total 2 so far lol I am so impressed by the people who have read so many pages. And I admit it. I'm a little jealous too ;) haha

10/29/22
12:25 a.m.

I finished my first TBR book: A Real Basket Case. It was not very good but I am soooo glad to be able to finally clear it off my huge mountain of books.

I don't want topaz up this challenge because this is my birthstone (Happy Birthday to me lol) Please put me down for 4 books.

Progress: 0/4

1. Topaz was first considered the November birthstone as early as the 15th century.
- Read a book set in November, or in the 15th century (1400s).

2. The name topaz may be derived from the Red Sea island of Topazios, where peridot was mistakenly identified as topaz.
- Read a book set on an island or sea voyage, or involving a case of mistaken identity.

3. In early history, any yellow or orange gemstone would be labeled as topaz, but the first modern genuine topaz was discovered in 1737 in Germany.
- Read a book set in Germany, or a book where someone or something is mislabeled or phony

4. Imperial topaz is a sherry-toned variation of topaz named after the 19th century czars of Russia.
- Read a book with a sovereign character (czar, queen, sultan, empress, chief, etc.), or with a beverage in the cover art/title.

5. The National Association of Jewelers officially recognized topaz as the November birthstone in 1912.
- Read a book which has been recognized with an award, or with a jewel in its title/cover art.

6. Topaz can be mined in many places: Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, United States, Zimbabwe.
- Read a book involving a mine, or set in one or more of these source countries.

7. Colorless natural topaz is irradiated and heated to create a range of colors, but some shades can fade from exposure to excess sun or heat. Blue is quite stable though!
- Read a book set during summer or in a hot region, or with a heat source on its cover (sun, fire, etc.).

8. Traditional yellow topaz is rated an 8 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
- Read a book with at least 8 chapters, in a series with at least 8 books, or with 8/eight in its title.
The Missing Chums

9. Topaz is thought to signify emotional balance and curb greed, and is said to calm anxieties and treat depression.
- Read a book featuring someone affected by mental illness, or with a character who suffers at the hands of greed.

10. Topaz can be blue, brown, gray, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white, or yellow... even multicolored!
- Read a book with two or more colors in its title or cover art, or with an author who is a person of color.

1. Romance, mystery, children's books/YA
2. Not recently

^^ Thanks!!

I finished it. WOW. That's the first word that comes to mind.

I can't wait to read book 2! I'd love to hear your thoughts on this particular book :)

I finished my challenge with 3/3 bingos. Thank you so much for hosting! I enjoyed it as always :)

Update to message 8.

67%

(view spoiler)[They killed Beverly! Noooooooo! So sad!! (hide spoiler)]

Do you have room for one more? I literally just discovered I have this book in my huge TBR pile and I'd love to read and discuss it with everyone when I finish my October buddy reads.

Awesome that you finished it. Congrats! I got wayyy behind with my reads this month lol But I will be finishing this for our Spooky Read-a-thon. It's at the top of the list and then I can share my official thoughts.

This is going to be so much fun! I aim to read at least 5 books.

Any TBR book:
✔ A Real Basket Case (10/29/22)
✔ The Bungalow Mystery (10/30/22)
Flowerbed of State

Spooky genre:
Mexican Gothic

POSSIBILITIES:

Any TBR book:
Don't Call Me Cupcake
Glazed Murder
The Godwulf Manuscript
Murder on a Starry Night
The Perfectionists
The Woods

Spooky genre:
The Claw
The First Horror

Recommendation:
I Believe in a Thing Called Love

Strong female lead:
Pride and Prejudice

Paranormal themes:
Closed for the Season
The Boxcar Children Spooky Special

Non-human characters:
Marked

I am at 38% now.

(view spoiler)[This is getting good. It's quite a page-turner. Kate being old now threw me for a major loop. As did Ethan and his wife apparently being months apart in time. What's going on? I can't wait to find out. (hide spoiler)]

I finally got to start reading this, later than I planned, but better late than never, right? lol I am at 14% but it's a fast read so I expect to finish really fast. It has quite a mystery to it. I am so intrigued.

(view spoiler)[What's going on with Ethan & what happened to the 2 missing agents?! This town is so creepy! (hide spoiler)]

I completed my challenge. Thanks for hosting!!

Progress: 2/2 -- CHALLENGE COMPLETE!

(10/5/22)

(10/20/22)

Current TBR = 2588

Oh my!!

Hey, there. I am behind as usual, but I am starting this tonight :) Glad to know it starts off exciting! :)

5/8 books now complete :)

25/32 now complete :)