July Reading Prompt: A BOOK THAT BEGINS WITH THE FIRST LETTER IN YOUR NAME

[Chelsea]

Hello readers! This month our prompt is to choose a book that begins with the first letter of your name. This could be your first, middle, or last name, so get creative! Feel free to share your choices below, along with links to your review once you've finished it so that we can read your thoughts. <3 Happy reading!

[Chelsea]

In an attempt to plow through some of my unread shelf at home, I'll be reading Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. I've been on a huge YA fantasy kick lately and can't wait to go back in time with this one!

[Jessica]

This is a fun way to choose a book! Scrolling through my "to read" shelf, I don't see any J titles that I actually own. I'll check the library digital catalogue.

[Chelsea]

Jessica wrote: "This is a fun way to choose a book! Scrolling through my "to read" shelf, I don't see any J titles that I actually own. I'll check the library digital catalogue."

Sounds good Jessica! Anything with your middle or last name's first letter?

[Natalie]

I am going to read No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert because it’s on my to read list and it’s so unlike anything I usually read. But I’m also going to read Needful Things by Stephen King because I’ve always wanted to and haven’t ever gotten around to it. Seeing as how this is a suspense group I’ll read the Stephen King book first. Lol. The Christian fiction I’ll save for second. But I’m glad this prompt, and my name being Natalie, is having me dive into both of these titles. Good pick for the prompt, Chelsea!

[Chelsea]

Natalie wrote: "I am going to read No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert because it’s on my to read list and it’s so unlike anything I usually read. But I’m also going to read Needful Things by Stephen King because ..."

I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on both of these Natalie!

[Stephanie]

I will be reading Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, the short story collection. It has not been on my TBR for that long but I am curious as to how it compares to dame Agatha Christie (whom I absolutely love). I am very excited for this choice. Great prompt!

[Marianne]

Thanks this helps me pick my next read Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz!

[Chelsea]

Marianne wrote: "Thanks this helps me pick my next read Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz!"

Stephanie wrote: "I will be reading Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, the short story collection. It has not been on my TBR for that long but I am curious as to how it compares to dame Agatha Christie (whom I a..."

Excellent choices!!

[La Tonya]

L.A. Requiem

[Agnieszka]

That's an easy one and as luck will it I just started a few minutes ago And Then God Said... - the content is interesting but there're so many errors I really hope I'll stick to the end.

[Candice]

I didn't have much luck with the C's although I have some titles that have C in them like "The Chalk Man" and "The Crying Boy. Anyone ever read those titles?

Also my initals are CLP

I need help picking something if you have read any of these let me know please.

Lies she told
Little Lost Boy

The Perfect Girl
The Perfect Girlfriend
Pluto's Ghost

[Kirsten]

"K" - lot of tougher than you'd think

I've decided to read King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard

[Thelma]

Candice wrote: "I didn't have much luck with the C's although I have some titles that have C in them like "The Chalk Man" and "The Crying Boy. Anyone ever read those titles?

Also my initals are CLP

I need help p..."
Candice, I have read " The Chalk Man " I won it in a goodreads giveaway! It was a very creepy read especially the ending. I was trying to figure it out the whole way through.

[Thelma]

I am going to read " The Tuscan Rose " by Belinda Alexandra. This book has been on my to read list for so long!!

[Candice]

Thelma wrote: "Candice wrote: "I didn't have much luck with the C's although I have some titles that have C in them like "The Chalk Man" and "The Crying Boy. Anyone ever read those titles?

Also my initals are CL..."


Was it worth the read? Thanks for the advice

[Thelma]

It was not a favorite for me because at times it felt a little slow but it was not bad. It did keep me guessing. I like the fact that I did not figure everything out before the reveal. The creepiness really bordered on the bizarre.

[Flying Monkey]

Brad - I’ll be reading:

Bright We Burn
(The Conqueror’s Saga #3)
By Kiersten White

[Sharon]

I just started Still Waters by Viveca Sten. My initials are SLT - maybe I'll also pick an L book and a T book this month.

[Zuky]

I just finished reading Z for Zachariah, which is perfect for this theme! I will come back with my review soon (but spoilers, it’s 5-stars!)

[Chelsea]

These are excellent choices!

[Dana]

I'm going to read "The Chalk Man", for my middle initial, C.

[Stacey]

Candice wrote: "Thelma wrote: "Candice wrote: "I didn't have much luck with the C's although I have some titles that have C in them like "The Chalk Man" and "The Crying Boy. Anyone ever read those titles?

Also my..."
Chalk Man is worth it!

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

I have The Fifth to Die coming up. Fay is my middle name. . . 😎

[Stephanie]

I'm reading Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

[Kerry | KerryGetsLiterary]

As soon as I finish my current read, I'll be able to choose something with a K! I think I'll be going with The Kitchen House!

[Mindy]

Fun idea this month! I scoured my library and only found a few books that start with M.
First up will be Music for Wartime by Rebecca Makkai. (We were in a wedding together once and she's as lovely as she is brilliant.) Her new novel, The Great Believers, is getting rave reviews, but I've never gotten to this short story collection so am excited to dive in.
Second will be The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, which I haven't read in probably twenty years. Really interested to see how it fares in a 2018 reread.
Thanks for the prompt, Chelsea!!

[Erin]

This is such an interesting prompt, I've never realized how few book title that start with the letter E I own.

[Candice]

So I got two books but one book came into my library before the other. I am currently reading "Lies she told" for my middle intital after I'm done with that then I will be reading "The Chalk Man" for the first intital.

[Candice]

Stacey wrote: "Candice wrote: "Thelma wrote: "Candice wrote: "I didn't have much luck with the C's although I have some titles that have C in them like "The Chalk Man" and "The Crying Boy. Anyone ever read those ..."

Thanks

[Candice]

Dana wrote: "I'm going to read "The Chalk Man", for my middle initial, C."

Let me know what you think about that book. I put two books on hold, one being The Chalk Man but another book came in before that one. I will be reading it after I finish this book.

[Darreth]

The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain

[Debra]

I am going to read The Disappearing by Lori Roy

[Amy]

I know we probably wouldn’t normally count this but I’m going to read A Court of Mist and Fury. It is an A start lol

Just that normal we skip A’s and The’s hahah

[Chelsea]

Amy wrote: "I know we probably wouldn’t normally count this but I’m going to read A Court of Mist and Fury. It is an A start lol

Just that normal we skip A’s and The’s hahah"

Love this! I totally approve. 🤣🙌🏼💕

[Thelma]

I found another T book. I am going to try to read both. The Second book is Those who save us by Jenna Blume.

[Candice]

Just finished "Lies she told" here is a link to my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nikki]

I found a book that starts with a N that’s also on Reese Witherspoon’s book club list! It’s “Next year in Havana” and I can’t wait to read!! Reese recommends so many great reads! 💕

[Jessica]

This is actually a pretty fun challenge!!! I’m going to pick “Damsel” by Elana Arnold. It’s an ARC, so I can use this challenge to knock it off. LOL. I’m using my last name for this prompt.

[Emily]

Erin wrote: "This is such an interesting prompt, I've never realized how few book title that start with the letter E I own."

Ditto!!

[Sharon]

I just finished Still Waters. It's the first in a series and I'm looking forward to the second book. I am not experienced in writing reviews (nor am I very good at it), but here is a link to my short review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show.... For anyone interested in reading a comprehensive review of the book, the first two on goodreads are highly recommended.

To continue with this month's prompt, I'm starting Let Me Lie by Claire Mackintosh. My middle initial is L.

[Stacey]

I'm going to knock off an arc, too! The Family Tabor. My last initial is F.

[Chelsea]

These are fantastic choices! I’m about halfway through with my choice and loving it so far. Hoping to finish it this week while on the road traveling.

[Stephanie]

Just finished "Sadie" by Courtney Summers...that book tore me up

[Debra]

I finished my choice The Disappearing and it was a 3 star read for me. It has a southern Gothic feel but it failed to "wow" me.

Here is a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[BeccaJBooks]

Breaking Creed

I'll be starting this book next week! Quite excited as I've read a lot of Alex Kava and her Maggie O'Dell series, but not any of the Ryder Creed series!

B x

[Supriya]

What a fun way to pick books! Serious men by Manu Joseph is a book I really enjoyed. Some kinks for sure, but overall, a great read!

[Stephanie]

Just finished with Sherlock Holmes and I absolutely love it. A definite 5 star book for me. My review is below for anyone who is interested. Thanks so much for the prompt. Otherwise this book would have sat unread for some time more.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Amy]

I read two that started with a for this month! And She Was by Alison Gaylin and All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker.. both were great reads!!!

[Mindy]

I just finished Music for Wartime by Rebecca Makkai and was in awe of her storytelling abilities. Thanks for the prompt, Chelsea, because it finally got this amazing collection out of my TBR pile! Here's my review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...