JennH’s Comments (group member since Nov 17, 2023)

JennH’s comments from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.

Hi Lucy! Hope all is well. I hope you are making good progress toward your goal and enjoying lots of terrific books along the way. Happy reading!

Hi Lindy-Lane! I hope you're making good progress on all your reading goals and challenges! I'm here to cheer you on as you reach them! Happy reading!

Hi Leticia! Hope all is okay, that you're making progress on your goal and enjoying your 2025 reads. Happy reading!

Hi Laura! Hope all is okay and you're making good progress on your goal! And reading lots of amazing books along the way! Happy reading!

Hi Lara! I loved scrolling through your challenges. How fun! You are making amazing progress on your goal. I hope you are enjoying lots of fantastic books along the way. And there's nothing wrong with there being more Mo Willems — as he is quite awesome. Happy reading!

Joy D wrote: "Thank you, TerryJane and Jenn! It has been a great year so far - lots of wonderful books!"

That's always great to hear! Any favorites?

Jeannine wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Jeannine! Hope all is well! Looks like you are making good progress on your goal. Hope that there have been a lot of fabulous books in your reading journey so far this year! Happy ..."

Glad all is well, Jeannine! And thank you, doing okay here. Discovering new favorite authors and books, and continuing with well loved ones. :)

Flora wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Flora! Hope all is well! Looks like you're crushing your goal. I hope you are enjoying lots of terrific books along the way!

I also wasn't too fond of the Popsugar challenge this..."

Yeah, from what I understand, the reading challenge creator was no longer with Popsugar. Sadly there has a been a noticeable difference without her.

So glad you're putting less pressure on yourself and are now just enjoying the journey. And that's great to hear that you're discovering new books and new authors. Just love when that happens!

It took me a bit, but here's my list.

They are not very deep books. Just a list of books that I hope to read for various challenges, the readathon, and perhaps a buddy read.

1 - Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff 7/10/25
2 - I Am a Cat by Natsume Soseki
3 - The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
4 - The Silver Chair by CS Lewis
5 - Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger

Welcome to the challenge, Syd!

Congrats to GailW for completing the challenge!

Blakie, glad you are having fun!

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Cristen wrote: "Hey guys! My name is Cristen and I am from Virginia. I’m not much of a reader but I want to start getting into it. I love writing (like short stories) and I feel like reading will help me get more ..."

Hi Cristen! Welcome, welcome! I love that you want to get into reading because it will help with your writing. I think that's an excellent idea!

Five books is a great goal to start with. I'll be cheering you on as you achieve it! Young adult, romance books and anything kinda realistic is a great mix! I love that you are reading The Summer I Turned Pretty after watching the series. That's a wonderful way of getting into reading. I love finding out about books that have been turned into films and television shows. Okay, I'll admit I'm one to complain about the differences, but it's always fun to compare.

And yes, if you love challenges, you've come to the right place! We have challenges of various lengths and themes -- monthly, quarterly, and yearly. Take a look around and join in on what looks like fun. Happy reading!

The participants list has been updated.

Congrats to Karin and Blakie for already completing their challenges!

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Hi Kym! Hope all is well. Looks like you've smashed your goal. Way to go! I hope you are enjoying lots of fantastic books so far this year. Happy reading!

Hi Kylie! Hope all is okay, that you're making good progress on your goal and are enjoying lots of amazing books along the way! Happy reading!

Hi Ket! I'm sorry that you had a bit of a hiccup in your reading journey. So good to hear that you are slowly getting back into reading. I see that you've joined the Treasure Island challenge. I hope that this challenge and the HRCYED 2.0 will inspire you to read many fantastic books. I'll be cheering you on!

I've also directed your challenge page issue to our more experienced mods.

Happy reading!

Hi Kate! Hope all is well. Looks like you're making good progress on your goal. I love that your focus on writing has made your reading more enjoyable. I hope you are encountering lots of amazing books as you critique and read. Happy reading!

Hi Karin! Hope all is well. Looks like you're making great progress on your goal! I hope you are enjoying lots of fantastic books so far this year. Happy reading!

Hi Karen! Hope all is well! I hope you are making good progress on your goal and reading lots of wonderful books. Happy reading!

Hi Joy! Hope all is well! Looks like you are smashing your goal. Way to go! Hope that there have been a lot of terrific books in your reading journey so far this year! Happy reading!

Hi Jill! Hope all is well! Looks like you are making good progress on your goal. Hope you are enjoying lots of amazing books so far this year! Happy reading!