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

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

Susy wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Hey guys! Anyone wants to join me and good ol Stephen King? I will be reading Cujo , Firestarter , Under the Dome , [book:Ce..."

Too many reads going for me as well in June -- but I have Under the Dome and The Tommyknockers & would love to (buddy) read them sometime this year :)

Ilona wrote: "Lindsay wrote: "Annie and I are thinking of reading Persuasion if anyone would like to join us."

When I are you planning on reading Persuasion Lindsay? I would like to join!"

Ditto.

I LOVE this book. I would like to re-read it and discuss it too. When might you be discussing it?

Book #13: Rachel's Tears by Darrell Scott
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: May 30, 2017

Overall thoughts: At times I was brought to tears. Raises some important moral and political questions too. Heartfelt. I won't forget this biography any time soon.

Challenges: Genre Bingo

Update to message #3 - 6/10 squares done

Newest book: Biography --- Rachel's Tears by Darrell Scott

I am in for 14 books!

1. Read a book about sports.

2. Read a debut novel.

3. Read a book about books.

✔ 5. Read a book by an immigrant or with a central immigration narrative. -- Call Me Maria [Completed: 6/17/17]

7. Read a book published between 1900 and 1950.

8. Read a travel memoir.

9. Read a book you’ve read before.

✔ 10. Read a book that is set within 100 miles of your location. --- What Happened Here [Completed 6/6/2017]

12. Read a fantasy novel.

14. Read a book about war.

16. Read a book that has been banned or frequently challenged in your country.

17. Read a classic by an author of color.

18. Read a superhero comic with a female lead.

✔ 22. Read a collection of stories by a woman. (From Celeste Ng, author Everything I Never Told You and the forthcoming Little Fires Everywhere) -- The American Lover [Completed: 6/15/17]

Mary Pat wrote: "Hi, Daph!

I have added you to the list of participants for Little Women. It is scheduled for August."

Thank you!

Book #12: Come and Get Us by James Patterson
Rating: 3 stars
Completed: May 27, 2017

Overall thoughts: Not bad not definitely far from great. Readable but not a keeper at all.

Challenges: N/A

Book #11: How to Make $1000 Per Day Blogging Part Time by Chris Karlas
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: May 2017

Overall thoughts: Not bad but I had hoped for a more comprehensive guide on what and what not to do to make money.

Challenges: N/A

Book #10: The Case of the 202 Clues (New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley)
Rating: 3 stars
Completed: May 2017

Overall thoughts: Cute but forgettable.

Challenges: Alphabet Soup, Clear the Shelves

Book #9: Radiant by Elizabeth Hayley
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: May 2017

Overall thoughts: Siobhan is driving me even more updates in the second book of the Diamond Trilogy. But she and Derick have so much chemistry I am almost willing to overlook it lol

Challenges: Alphabet Soup

Book #8: Nightmare World by Jami Brumfield
Rating: 5 stars
Completed: May 2017


Overall thoughts: A really unique take on The Vampire Diaires. Enjoyable. I hope this author will do a sequel someday.

Challenges: N/A

Book #7: A Wedding in Maine by Jen McLaughlin
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: May 2017

Overall thoughts: Enjoyed it more than the first one though the ending was a bit anti-climatic.

Challenges: N/A

Book #6: Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: May 2017

Overall thoughts: Thought it was cute and am interested in reading the second book in the series.

Challenges: Alphabet Soup

I picked up the book from the library today. This is going to be fun.

I have been wanting to read this book for years, mostly to see what the fuss is about lol This is going to be fun!

Mary Pat wrote: "The Summer I Turned Pretty placed second for the June group read. If two or more people want to read it as a buddy read, let me know and I will set up a thread in June!"

I have that book on the shelf. Would anyone be willing to discuss it in July or August though, instead of June?

(Sorry for spamming the thread)

Joan wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Joan wrote: "Anybody interested in doing a buddy read with me for Little Women?"

Hey Joan, I would like to read Little Women but I'm juggling too many books in June. Since..."

I would like to get back into reading the classics and Little Women is one I'd love to try. Please include me if/when you do it and I definitely won't miss the discussion this time. Thank you!

I want to apologize PROFUSELY for abandoning all my buddies the past few months. Life got too crazy and reading was not an option before this week. However, its settled down now so I can read a bit more. Sorry again!

Update to original post #3 - now it's 5/10 :)

Thanks.

Book #5: Dazzling by Elizabeth Hayley
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: May 2017

Overall thoughts: The couple have great chemistry; the female/heroine needs to get over herself.

Challenges: Alphabet Soup