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

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

Book #4: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Rating: 5 stars
Completed: May 2017

Overall thoughts: Loved it though it made me cry like a baby.

Challenges: Alphabet Soup, Genre Bingo

Cassandra wrote: "Lots of good choices! I'll second First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers."

I'll third this :)

Finished my first physical book for the challenge:

The Case of the 202 Clues

Update to Message #222

Official Challenge Post

Physical Books Goal: 12
E-Books Goal: 8
Audible: None
Total Books: 20

7/20

6/12
Completed Physical Books:
1. The Case of the 202 Clues - 3 stars
2. A Taste of Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul - 3 stars
3. A Fresh Start in Fairhaven - 4 stars
4. Milkshakes, Mermaids, and Murder - 3 stars
5. Call Me Maria - 2 stars
6. And Then There Were None - 4 stars
7.

1/8
Completed E-Books:
1. Most Truly - 4 stars
2.

Ilona wrote: "Hi Daph, you are not too late. This challenge runs until the end of June, so feel free to join. :)

How many books do you want to read for this challenge?"

Thank you! This will be great for me.

Physical books: 12
E-Books: 8
Audible: None

So 20 total. It's an ambitious goal but I am determined lol

Is it too late to sign up??!

1. What three genres are you interested in reading next month?
Mystery/Thriller
Classics
Young Adult

2. Yes I participated in January but unfortunately February and beyond have been troublesome. However, June looks great (blue skies ahead!) and I'd love to try this again.

I have a lot of reading to do this month but I'm excited!

Christina and I will be reading Cinder

Cassandra wrote: "Awesome! I'm probably a couple days out from starting, but I'm excited too."

:) I look forward to discussing this whenever you're ready. No rush :)

Catherine wrote: "I'm hoping to start tonight too."

Awesome! I enjoyed discussing #1 very much. Glad we get to chat again.

I am sooo excited to discuss this one. I'll start reading tonight :)

Awesome! TY for the new thread I've been soo busy I haven't been able to read in a week (gasp!!) but can start this one tonight. Looking forward to seeing what new adventures Copperman has in store for his characters :)

Mary Pat wrote: "Both of you have done a great job of keeping the conversation going! Can't wait to read your discussions of the next book!"

Thank you. I am so glad we have this program to connect with people with similar book interests :)

Also, I'm not a parent myself but I think if I had a child I'd do the same as you -- try to alleviate the fear but attempt to get him to still come along for the journey.

I like your thoughts, Brenda! I am so glad you're reading this too. Granted I'm only on chap. 3 so far but it's really drawing me in already. I plan to read more tonight - at least 4-5 chapters.

I feel sorry for Danny.

(view spoiler)[He has no friends in his new place and it seems Jack busted his arm in a drunken fit! (hide spoiler)]

I like this ever so much better than The Gunslinger which I tried very hard to get through and just couldn't manage it lol

Cassandra wrote: "Hi Daph! I'd be interested in ready at least the first book (Daughter of the Forest) with you. :)"

That would be soooo great. I'd love to try that.

I just got a hold of The Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier from the library and am wondering if anyone would like to start reading Book 1 in February? Book 2 and 3 would of course be discussed in March and April.

Any takers?

Okay I got distracted but I am definitely starting it tonight. Can't wait to discuss it as we go along.

Catherine wrote: "I'm glad to have someone to read them with! I have book 2 already so we can start it in February!!"

Awesome! Looking forward to it :)