October Buddy Read (Discussion)

[Megan, ☘I Lost My Shoe ☘]

Reading a book is fun, but reading a book with someone makes it SO much more fun! So I decided to start a monthly buddy read for fans of Christian fiction and non-fiction.

Leave a post with the genres you like to read or which books you have that you want to read next month, and then those who want to read the same book(s) or who enjoy the same genres can ask to buddy with you.

Here's an example of how to post:

Hi! I enjoy reading lots of different genres, but my favorite is historical fiction. I am planning on reading A Passion Most Pure by Julie Lessman next month, but I am willing to read another book as well.

Once you know who you are buddying with, please leave a comment HERE with the names of the people buddying up (you can buddy up with more than one person) and the book(s) you will be reading.

[Anne]

I love this idea! My reading for October will include The Girl in the Glass by Susan Meissner and Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke Anyone want to join me for one or the other (or both)?

[L]

Megan, i love your idea!

I adore fantasy fiction and read it more than anything else. I have planned soon to begin reading 'The Da Vinci Code' (as i do enjoy all genres), and was wondering if anyone was either going to be reading this or if there was someone who enjoyed fantasy fiction? x

a).
or
b). fantasy genre

[Emily]

Hello! I enjoy reading Christian romantic fiction. I was planning on reading The Accidental Bride by Denise Hunter. But I'm open to read another romantic fiction.

[Janet]

Hi, I love Christian fiction especially Amish fiction. I will be reading treasuring Emma and faithful to Laura in October.

[Dawn]

I'm not entirely sure what I'll be reading in October.

I know that I will for sure be reading Twice Promised by Maggie Brendan & Promised to Love by Serena Miller. I'll also be reading Twice a Bride by Mona Hodgson.

And in the non-Christian/young adult fantasy genre - Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

I'm fairly certain I'll read at least one book published by Bethany House, one from Thomas Nelson, and maybe one from Tyndale (haven't seen my review selections yet).

[Melanie, ✞Moderator, Avid Reader, & Blogger ✞]

Dawn wrote: "I'm not entirely sure what I'll be reading in October.

I know that I will for sure be reading Twice Promised by Maggie Brendan & Promised to Love by Serena Miller. I'll also be reading Twice a Bri..."

I should be reading Twice Promised by Maggie Brendan & Promised to Love by Serena Miller too (for the Revell tour). :)

[Megan, ☘I Lost My Shoe ☘]

I enjoy reading lots of different genres, but my favorite is historical fiction.

These are the books I am planning on reading in October:



No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig


All Things New by Lynn Austin


Sandwich, with a Side of Romance by Krista Phillips


The Road to Mercy by Kathy Harris (I have to get this one read by the 4th)


A Love Surrendered by Julie Lessman (this is the sixth book in her O'Connor family saga and they're best read in order, so you don't spoil any of the previous books for yourself.)


Accidentally Amish by Olivia Newport


Beyond the Storm by Carolyn Zane


Where the Trail Ends by Melanie Dobson


Looking Through the Water by Ginny Karoub


Finally and Forever by Robin Jones Gunn


Sweeter Than Birdsong by Rosslyn Elliott

[Elizabeth]

Here are a couple of the books I'd like to read in October:

Megan your way of listing your books looked so neat and tidy, I had to borrow it =)



With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin


Nightshade by Ronie Kendig


Trinity: Military War Dog by Ronie Kendig



A Passion Denied by Julie Lessman

[Melanie, ✞Moderator, Avid Reader, & Blogger ✞]

Elizabeth-

I have Trinity I'd like to read, but I don't know when I'll be able to get to it and don't want to hold you back... it probably won't be until mid-to-late October.

[Elizabeth]

Melanie wrote: "Elizabeth-

I have Trinity I'd like to read, but I don't know when I'll be able to get to it and don't want to hold you back... it probably won't be until mid-to-late October."

I'll doubt I'll get to it before then either tbh. I've got several books I'm halfway through that I need to finish up first. I'd be happy to wait till the end of October!

[Aerykah]

I've never done this before, but I'm willing to give it a shot... ;)
I'll read just about any genre, though historic romance is probably my favorite.

My reading list changes as I, my sis-in-law, & my library get new books (frequently), so I don't have a set reading list; but I do have a couple books that I would like to get to soon ---

Touching the Clouds by Bonnie Leon
Code Blue by Richard L. Mabry

I'm currently reading The Shiloh Legacy by Bodie Thoene. I'm on book 2, so I'll be finishing it & reading book 3 in Oct. if anyone's interested in reading those...

[Melanie, ✞Moderator, Avid Reader, & Blogger ✞]

Aerykah, I have Code Blue on Kindle so I could buddy with you on that one if you're interested. :)

[Aerykah]

Melanie wrote: "Aerykah, I have Code Blue on Kindle so I could buddy with you on that one if you're interested. :)"

Sure, if you'd like to. :)

[Melanie, ✞Moderator, Avid Reader, & Blogger ✞]

I do - I've been wanting to read that book and this will give me an excuse to read it. :)

[Aerykah]

Okay. Great! :)

[Caitlyn]

Hi! I read a wide variety of genres. But some of my favorites are historical, suspense, and fantasy! I don't really have a set reading list for the coming month but here are three I am hoping to get to in October.
Matched by Ally Condie
The Forgiven Duke by Jamie Carie
And The Pursuit Of Lucy Banning by Olivia Newport, if anyone else is planning to read any of these I would love to buddy with you, and I would also be willing to read a different book!!! :)

[Aerykah]

Caitlyn, I'd be willing to read The Pursuit of Lucy Banning by Olivia Newport with you if you want.

[Rita]

I enjoy reading Christian fiction. My favorite genres are Amish, Historical Romance, and Contemporary. I also enjoy some non-fiction.

Here are some of the books I am hoping to read soon:


To Love and to Cherish by Kelly Irvin


Treasuring Emma by Kathleen Fuller


Faithful to Laura by Kathleen Fuller


Unending Devotion by Jody Hedlund


Love's Reckoning by Laura Frantz


With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin


Be Still My Soul: A Novel by Joanne Bischof


Angel of the Cove by Sandra Robbins


Stealing Jenny by Ellen Gable


Loving Liza Jane by Sharlene MacLaren


For Such a Time as This: A Women of Hope Novel by Ginny Aiken


Glamorous Illusions by Lisa Tawn Bergren

[Elizabeth]

Rita - I'm planning on reading With Every Letter in October too, I'd love someone to discuss it with! I was thinking about reading Unending Devotion towards the end of the month too.

[Tracy]

I would love to have a reading buddy on a book in October. I have a collection of books that I got for free on Kindle. I will probably read The Flu by Jacqueline Druga, Slipping into Darkness, The Covenant by Beverly Lewis, Violet Miracle by Christina LI. If I have the book or can get it at the library and it is Christian fiction or non-fiction, I would read it if someone wants to join me.

[Rita]

Elizabeth wrote: "Rita - I'm planning on reading With Every Letter in October too, I'd love someone to discuss it with! I was thinking about reading Unending Devotion towards the end of the month too."

Sounds good to me. I'll sign us up for those two books.

[Caitlyn]

Aerykah wrote: "Caitlyn, I'd be willing to read The Pursuit of Lucy Banning by Olivia Newport with you if you want."

Sorry, I didn't see your comment earlier! I haven't done this before but, I would love to buddy with you! Thanks! :D

[Aerykah]

Caitlyn wrote: "Sorry, I didn't see your comment earlier! I haven't done this before but, I would love to buddy with you! Thanks! :D"

That's okay. I haven't done it before either, so I guess we'll learn something new together. ;)

[Janet]

Rita wrote: "I enjoy reading Christian fiction. My favorite genres are Amish, Historical Romance, and Contemporary. I also enjoy some non-fiction.

Here are some of the books I am hoping to read soon:

Hey Rita, wanna be reading buddies for Treasuring Emma and Faithful to Laura?

[Rita]

Janet wrote: "Rita wrote: "I enjoy reading Christian fiction. My favorite genres are Amish, Historical Romance, and Contemporary. I also enjoy some non-fiction.

Here are some of the books I am hoping to read s..."

Hey Rita, wanna be reading buddies for Treasuring Emma and Faithful to Laura?

Sure, I'd like that. I'll sign us up.

[Megan, ☘I Lost My Shoe ☘]

Anne wrote: "I love this idea! My reading for October will include The Girl in the Glass by Susan Meissner and Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke"

Anne,
I could read The Girl in the Glass with you if you want.

[Janet]

Megan wrote: "Anne wrote: "I love this idea! My reading for October will include The Girl in the Glass by Susan Meissner and Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke"

..."

Let us know how it is please, it is on my to read list......

[Anne]

Definitely will let you know, Megan!

[Anne]

Megan wrote: "Anne wrote: "I love this idea! My reading for October will include The Girl in the Glass by Susan Meissner and Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke"

..."Megan! Somehow I missed your post! I just finished Girl in the Glass, but if you read I'd love to talk about it!

[sarah]

I just got these books on my Kindle if anyone wants to buddy with me. (I'm not a super fast reader.)
Broken Identity by Sarah Jae Foster
The Eyes of the Heart by Richard Hackett Jr.
Relentless by Robin Parrish
Secrets by Kristen Heitzmann

[Diane U]

Sarah, I would like to read with you!

I am not a super fast reader either, I read about a book a week depending on what's going on in life. I will be ready to start a new book early next week (unless I get more reading done that I thought I would).

[sarah]

Sounds great! I'll plan on starting it next week. :)

[Elizabeth]

I'd like to read and soon if anyone wants to join me.

[Elizabeth]

Also I've got a couple Love Inspired I'd like to read soon.

[Rita]

Elizabeth wrote: "I'd like to read and soon if anyone wants to join me."

I have Glamorous Illusions on my list as well, so we could also buddy up on that one if you'd like.

[Elizabeth]

Rita wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I'd like to read and soon if anyone wants to join me."

I have Glamorous Il..."

Sounds great!

[Janet]

Anyone wanting to buddy read or

[Rita]

Janet wrote: "Anyone wanting to buddy read or "

I've already read The Narrow Path; but, we could buddy read A Promise for Miriam, if you'd like.

[Janet]

Rita - if you have time that would be great, it sems like you are a huge reader.

Rita wrote: "Janet wrote: "Anyone wanting to buddy read or "

I've already read The Narrow Path; but, we could buddy read A Promise f..."