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

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

Book #15: A Fresh Start In Fairhaven by Sharon Downing Jarvis
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: June 4, 2017

Overall thoughts: Starts off slowly but got good!

Challenges: Clear the Shelves

Eirelyn wrote: "lol Daph, I've had such a busy week & weekend that I haven't even been able to crack it open yet. XD This coming week should calm down for me, though, so I will have time to catch up!

You're movin..."

lol No worries. Take your time. I am definitely enjoying it. I think most people will.

Claire wrote: "Mine has not responded, either. Maybe some of us can make new pairs if we don't hear from them in another day or two."

That's a great idea!

Mary Pat wrote: "Daph, I have added you to the list for Cell in August!"

Thanks! :)

Mary Pat wrote: "Here is what I have on the list for Stephen King buddy reads. Please let me know if I missed someone or something! As usual, I will set up the thread towards the end of the month prior to the read...."

Please add me to the Cell group in August. I can get it from the library. Thank you soo much!!

My twin also has still not replied. They haven't logged on either (according to their profile) since last month. I am not sure what to do.

I am at about 47% through the book now. Enjoying it. Is anyone else going to join in the chapter discussions? Just curious lol

Has The Couple Next Door been discussed in this group yet? If not, I would like to nominate that!

I haven't heard from my twin yet ... I hope all is well.

Book #14: A Taste of Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul by Jack Canfield, et al
Rating: 3 stars
Completed: June 2, 2017

Overall thoughts: Short but sweet!

Challenges: Clear the Shelves

Update to 222. 1 Physical book finished.

1. What three genres are you interested in reading next month? Mystery/thriller, romance & the classics

2. Have you participated within the last six months? Yes

Eileen wrote: "I read this book for the first time in 2004, I decided to re-read it for the group read and I ended up re-reading the 4 books of the series in 4 days hahaha :,-D (I haven't read the fifth book but ..."

It would be great to have bffs like these girls! I'd love that. As for who I relate to so far, probably Tibby though I pray I am not as snotty. I am so the girl sitting home every summer (or working through it, as the case may be) while everyone else is having fab adventures haha

Mary Pat wrote: "It is great to see so much activity here! I am traveling today but I will review all of these posts later, add reads to my list and create threads as necessary. I will post as soon as possible to c..."

Thank you so much for all of your help!

I read the first 6 chaps + the prologue so far. It's different than I expected it to be but still fun!

I looked up the casting for the movie. Tibby, Carmen and Bridget are especially well cast.

I am enjoying this book so far. Tibby is a bit of a snot but I get it would suck to be stuck home all summer with two smelly babies (her siblings) for company and a boss like Duncan lol

I feel bad for Carmen. Her dad failed big time when he didn't tell her he was getting married before she came. What a bombshell to drop on someone so suddenly. I hope he explains why he didn't tell her what was going on, in future chapters.

Bridget and Eric will be a thing I am sure though she's 15 and he's 19 so if they do it, that's statutory rape which is ick.

Lena knows she's gorgeous and doesn't trust boys because of it, it seems. I like her sister Effie better than her. She has a fun personality.

I will definitely keep reading. I want to see the first movie when I'm done to compare it to the book.

For Stephen King fans (of which there appears to be many in this thread), maybe we can try Under the Dome in July, Cell in August and The Tommyknockers in September? Just throwing an idea out there to see if it sticks lol

I just started reading this. I like it so far. It's really cute. Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts on it in June!

Persuasion in July sounds doable :) I'd love to join in the fun.