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7/9, 14 books
1. Read a book whose title starts with G--The Gift by Kenny Rogers and Kella Junkerman--finishded 12/22/17.
2. It's the holiday season, so read a book about a holiday you celebrate at this time of year--The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum--finished 12/15/17.
3. Winter starts on the 21st so read a book about winter or with the word winter in the title--A Loud Winter's Nap by Kate Hudson--finished 12/8/17.
4. While I hesitate to recommend books, I'm going to recommend you read THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson. It's a favorite of mine--finished 12/15/17.
5. With all the celebrating and parties this month, read a book about food or a party--Go, Go Gorillas by Patrick Wensick--finished 12/8/17.
6. Read a book that's been made into a Hallmark movie.
7. Since this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, read a book about happiness--Something Like Happiness by Eva Woods--finished 12/4/17.
8. December 15 is National Wear Your Pearls Day so read a book with pearls on the cover.
9. Your choice--How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace--finished 12/8/17
Bonus reads:
My Granny Loves Hockey--Lora Weber--finished 12/8/17
Digger, Dozer, Dumper--Hope Vestergaard--finished 12/8/17
Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy--Debbie Macomer--finished 12/20/17
The Story of the Other Wise Man--Henry Van Dyke--finished 12/23/17
What Do Dogs Do When You Go to School?--Linda Diesling--finished 12/24/17
Ben's Christmas Carol--Toby Forward--finished 12/24/17
A Miracle at Macy's--Lynn Marie Hulsman--finished 12/31/17
December ChallengeBegins: 01Dec17 / Ends: 31Dec17
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1. Read a book whose title starts with G.
2. It's the holiday season, so read a book about a holiday you celebrate at this time of year - Christmas in Harmony ✔ – 06Dec17
3. Winter starts on the 21st so read a book about winter or with the word winter in the title - The Winter Garden Mystery ✔ - 13Dec17
4. While I hesitate to recommend books, I'm going to recommend you read THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson. It's a favorite of mine.
5. With all the celebrating and parties this month, read a book about food or a party.
6. Hallmark Read a book that's been made into a Hallmark movie - Mr. Miracle ✔ - 12Dec17
7. Since this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, read a book about happiness.
8. December 15 is National Wear Your Pearls Day so read a book with pearls on the cover.
9. Your choice - Hillbilly Elegy ✔ – 06Dec17
-Jill Churchill 12-1-17This was a decently written mystery. The characters could have been better developed, and the dialogue could have been a lot less simplistic. However, for being part of a series, I found that the book stood on its own well. Personally, I felt that the plot was a bit disjointed (view spoiler).
-E.J. Copperman 12-4-17This was a great mystery with well developed main characters and one of the most unique premises I've seen in a while. This novel was both funny and thrilling at the same time. I loved this novel and look forward to reading more of the series.
-Jody Hedlund 12-5-17I absolutely devoured this sweet Christian (understated with it though) historical romance. The characters were well portrayed, and I found the plot to be interesting. I learned a little about old-fashioned lighthouse keepers as well. I will definitely read more of this series.
-Lori Copeland 12-8-17This was a fun and sweet Christian historical romance. The writing style was fairly good, and the characters were well drawn. I thought the "long lost aunt or cousin" scenario was quite an amusing element of the plot, and I loved how the reality of that situation showed the depth of character in our hero. I will likely continue with the series.
-Michael R. Phillips 12-17-17This novel was the concluding piece of the story that began in The Inheritance and continued in The Cottage. Therefore, this novel was also a well written and quite interesting Christian historical fiction novel with well developed characters. I enjoyed learning more about the personal histories of many of the characters and seeing several of them either start to change or continue to change and grow throughout the course of the book. (view spoiler) Overall, it was good ending to a great series, and it as well as its predecessors has earned a place on my favorites' list.
-Tamera Alexander 12-22-17This was the third and last novel of the Belle Meade series, which is meant to be read alongside the author's Belmont series (that I have already finished this year) because they are all set near post Civil War Nashville, Tennessee with the characters occasionally crossing over for cameo appearances in books they aren't featured in; however, this was the only Belle Meade novel where a character from the Belmont series didn't appear at all. Anyway, this novel was just as good as the first two novels of the series. It was a complex, sweet story, and I enjoyed the characters as they grew and changed. Overall, it was a satisfying conclusion to the Belle Meade novels.
-Jan Karon 12-27-17This is the 14th novel in the Mitford series. There are even more pieces of the story told in the points-of-view of Dooley and Lace as well as young Jack, showing that the author's main focus will now be on their little family, which I think will be especially fun. I also loved the point-of-view of Grace Murphy being part of the novel's overall storylines. I really enjoyed this novel and enjoyed seeing how Dooley and Lace's marriage is going and how some other Mitford characters in particular began to grow and change. I'm really glad that we aren't leaving the town of Mitford just yet.
So I read quite a bit this month. I started and love the Lunar Chronicles Series. I've read the first three and will probably read "Winter" early in the new year. I read a few Christmas books, including "Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor" which was the Hallmark movie "Christmas with Holly". I loved both the book and the movie. The book was better at developing the characters. It also had some actions from both happen sooner which changes the feel of the story. I read "Shepherds Abiding" which is the first time I read Mitford book. I liked that story and can see how people love those books. The story was sweet and many of the characters were gentle, caring people. I liked that story. Hope to see you all again in 2018. Hope to be better at participating next year as well. Happy New Year everybody!!!!
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There is a new group called Read 100+ Books for 2018. I just find it easier to make a new group each year.
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https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
I can't see where to join it on the phone if that is the link. Can you send an invite?
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Sure.
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1. Read a book whose title starts with G.
2. It's the holiday season, so read a book about a holiday you celebrate at this time of year.
3. Winter starts on the 21st so read a book about winter or with the word winter in the title.
4. While I hesitate to recommend books, I'm going to recommend you read THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson. It's a favorite of mine.
5. With all the celebrating and parties this month, read a book about food or a party.
6. Read a book that's been made into a Hallmark movie.
7. Since this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, read a book about happiness.
8. December 15 is National Wear Your Pearls Day so read a book with pearls on the cover.
9. Your choice