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(group member since Nov 17, 2023)
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from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.
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LinaVer wrote: "JennH wrote: "Woohoo! Lina, congratulations on hitting and surpassing your goal! I hope you're enjoying your 2025 reads, and discovering new favorite books and authors!"Thank you Jenn! Great to g..."
Yes, definitely celebrate surpassing your goal! And I hope you're getting caught up with your reading and your ARCs!
Yep, I'm almost there with my reading goal. Yet, somehow I'm still behind on our yearly challenges. 😉 Ah, 5 star reads... I rarely rate 5 stars. It's a me problem. But my highest rated books this year have been for Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (both the novel and the manhuas), James, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 1, and Pride and Prejudice (re-read).
Winter wrote: "JennH wrote: "Winter, I hope you've been enjoying your latest reads! What did you think of The Phantom of the Opera? I read it years ago. I should try to find my copy and re-read it s..."Yep, I read The Phantom of the Opera bc I loved the Broadway musical and its soundtrack. One of my favorite musicals!
Charlotte wrote: "Thanks! I am! That was the first time I read Agatha Christie, and I love her now! I got a few recommendations to try her books because I like mystery, so over a year ago I bought the three I read,..."
Yay, a new Agatha Christie fan! She's not known as the Queen of Crime or the Queen of Mystery for nothing! I started the challenge almost 2 years ago. It's been fun re-reading old favorites and new ones I hadn't read before. I think I have about a dozen or so to go.
Acasta wrote: "JennH wrote: "Well, Acasta, you've totally smashed your goal this year, too! Congratulations! I hope you are enjoying lots of terrific books!"Thank you so much Jenn! I have been thoroughly enjoyi..."
Ooh, I love cozy mysteries! And specifically, I have a soft spot for culinary cozies. 😊 Any cozies you recommend?
Shelley wrote: "JennH wrote: "Shelley, you're almost there with your goal! Hope you've been enjoying your 2025 reads so far!"Thanks for the encourage! I feel I've stalled out a bit in the past few weeks."
I hope your reading has picked up again. I have found myself at a lull, too. But that's not too uncommon for me after a readathon. Slowly getting back into it and I hope you are, too! 😀
Definitely scandalous, and I love it!
Ali wrote: "Hello everyone i am Ali and i am from Bosnia and Herzegovina in europe. I like to read all sorts of books honestly but mostly i read fantasy, fiction and history books but with a good romance subpl..."Hello Ali and welcome to our group! So glad to have you here! Fantasy, fiction and history books with a good romance subplot are excellent choices, and it's great that you read all sorts of books.
We understand the struggle of balancing school and reading, but we're here to cheer you on. If you enjoy book discussions, TBR Twins, Buddy Reads, and Group Reads would be good places to start. You'll definitely have opportunities to connect with others over a shared book.
Happy reading!
Sep 21, 2025 05:37PM
1.) How are your reading challenges going so far? Are there books you are excited about for this readathon? Which one(s)?I'm doing great in meeting my reading goal, but I'm a bit behind in some of my yearly challenges. I'm hoping to check off a few books with this readathon. Fingers crossed. It's a bit of a busy weekend and I'm not sure where I'll find time to squeeze some reading time, but I couldn't miss a readathon!
2.) Are there annual events in your area that you like to attend for the fall season? What are they?
We're looking forward to apple picking and trick or treating.
3.) What is your favorite spooky book from childhood? Are there any favorites from adulthood?
I loved Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by James Howe when I was a kid. As an adult, I don't really read spooky, scary stuff much anymore, but I loved Phantoms by Dean Koontz (I used to be a huge fan of Dean Koontz but haven't read him in ages) and The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.
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Challenge completed.
I'm reading Before We Forget Kindness.Sports teams - Braves
Things that are blue - Bluebells
Item within eyesight - Bananas
Body part - Buttocks
Snack food - Bagel chips
A common lie - Busy working
Crimes - Blackmail
Dangerous activities - Bull running
Breakfast foods - Bialy
Things in the sky - Blue Jays
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Challenge complete.
I've finished The Honjin Murders. I agree with Lorraine that it's a good example of a locked room mystery. (view spoiler) I loved that books and authors were referenced. I also noted them and hope to read them some time. (view spoiler) I enjoyed The Honjin Murders. I found it more readable than the others I've read. (view spoiler)
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I'm reading Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.Sports teams - (Philadelphia) Flyers
Things that are blue - flowers
Item within eyesight - food
Body part - fingers
Snack food - french fries
A common lie - Friends?
Crimes - forgery
Dangerous activities - Free soloing
Breakfast foods - french toast
Things in the sky - falcons
Bravo! Congratulations on completing your goal, Whitney! And so early! Did you discover any new favorite books or authors?
Cindy, hope you're enjoying your 2025 reads!
