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

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

Books Read: 19


Genres Read:
2 Thriller
3 Middle Grade
5 Romance
1 Children's
6 Mystery
1 Paranormal
1 Young Adult

Page Length:
11 Short (<250 pages)
8 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:
Sanctuary Island

Least Favorite Book:
Undead and Unwed

Books Read: 13


Genres Read:
5 Mystery
3 Children's Mystery
2 Romance
3 Young Adult

Page Length:
9 Short (<250 pages)
4 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:
The Problem with Playboys: An opposites attract, workplace romance

Least Favorite Book:
A Bone to Pick

Books Read: 1


Genres Read:
1 Romance

Page Length:
1 Short (<250 pages)
0 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:

Least Favorite Book:

Books Read: 16


Genres Read:
2 Children's Mystery
1 Literary Fiction
1 Middle Grade
3 Mystery
5 Romance
1 Romantic Suspense
1 Biography
1 Non-fiction/Reference
1 Young Adult

Page Length:
11 Short (<250 pages)
5 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:
The Ghost's Grave

Least Favorite Book:
A Fair of the Heart

Berit wrote: "D.L. wrote: "I want to try an A-lettered version of this for the second half of the year. Can I ask what are some of the words/prompts you used for it, if you remember? And do you mind me 'borrowin..."

Awesome! Thank you so much :)

3/10 books now complete.

I will second Happily Ever Afters. It sounds really cute and like the pick-me-up I need!

I want to try an A-lettered version of this for the second half of the year. Can I ask what are some of the words/prompts you used for it, if you remember? And do you mind me 'borrowing' your idea for an A-game? lol

Berit wrote: "D.L. wrote: "The B concept sounds fun! Here are some ideas-

BIPOC authors
Bats
Bereavement
Bakery-themed fiction (there's lots of cozy mysteries like this)
Ballpark (sports)
Bees
Books about books..."

TY! I wish the same for you :)

Baldacci, David
Barton, Fiona
Brown, Dan
Ben Franklin
Binchy, Maeve
Blume, Judy
Bowen, Rhys
Berenson, Laurien
Bronte Sisters
Bollywood
Boston, Mass.
Bad boys
Botany
Bodice rippers
Body building
Bed and breakfast
Brides and Grooms
Blood
Boat

The B concept sounds fun! Here are some ideas-

BIPOC authors
Bats
Bereavement
Bakery-themed fiction (there's lots of cozy mysteries like this)
Ballpark (sports)
Bees
Books about books
Biography
Big books (500 pages +)
Barristers (lawyers/legal books)
Barnyard Animals
Brit Lit
Birds
Bonfires
Babies
Beasts

Progress: 11/10 - CHALLENGE COMPLETE!

1. Boy-Crazy Stacey
2. Karen's Witch
3. Love Unexpected: With All My Heart
4. Kristy and the Snobs
5. Sleigh Ride with the Rancher
6. The Amityville Horror
7. Because of the Messiah in a Manger
8. Longbourn
9. Claudia and the New Girl
10. Twelve
11. The Genius Thieves

The more, the merrier! :)

Yay, looking forward to finally reading this! It's been gathering dust on my bookshelf for so long lol

I got this book from my awesome Secret Santa this year. What perfect timing!! :)

TCampbell wrote: "D.L. wrote: "I am excited to report that I already received my book! Thank you so much to my Santee who sent me

I am excited to finally read t..."

I just did. Oh my goodness! You are so sweet! TY so much :)

Progress: 52/50 - CHALLENGE COMPELETE!

MY SHELF

I am excited to report that I already received my book! Thank you so much to my Santa who sent me

I am excited to finally read this! Thanks so much. What a wonderful gift :)