January - Marathon Challenge

[Leandra]

Update to message # 50

6/10 books read

John Ross - Unintended Consequences

[Lucy'sLilLibrary]

Update:

Message #43

completed - 4/6 books

[Chrissie]

Update on message #3: finished my goal with 1211/1000 pages and would like to raise to 2000 pages.

[Carol]

update #61

10/31 completed

[Greg]

Update message 9:

Blasphemy

4/8

[CrazyAsACupcake]

Update message 92!

2/6 complete :D

[Suzanne]

2022 Reading Challenge
January - Marathon Challenge
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2022

Progress: 22 out of 22

Let's start 2021 with a marathon of reading!

Pick a pile of books that you feel you could snuggle up with: a nice over-500-page book, a stack of books under 100 pages, or those books that have been on your TBR list for way too long. Anything you choose is fair game!

1. Graveyard Shakes: A Graphic Novel by Laura Terry - ***** - 1/1/2022 - 206 Pages
2. All Summer Long by Hope Larson - ***** - 1/3/2022 - 176 Pages
3. Stargazing by Jen Wang - ***** - 1/3/2022 - 224 Pages
4. Cucumber Quest: The Doughnut Kingdom by Gigi D.G. - **** - 1/4/2022 - 192 Pages
5. Les Misérables by Victor Hugo - * - 1/6/2022 - 928 Pages
6. Firelight by Kristen Callihan - ***** - 1/8/2022 - 372 Pages
7. Neuromancer by William Gibson - *** - 1/13/2022 - 271 Pages
8. Kiss Number 8 by Colleen A.F. Venable - ***** - 1/16/2022 - 320 Pages
9. Head Lopper, Vol. 3: Head Lopper & The Knights of Venora by Andrew MacLean - ***** - 1/16/2022 - 224 Pages
10. Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner - ***** - 1/17/2022 - 336 Pages
11. X vs. Y: A Culture War, a Love Story by Eve Epstein - **** - 1/18/2022 - 191 Pages
12. Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 by David Petersen - ***** - 1/18/2022 - 192 Pages
13. Betty and Friends: My Life at the Zoo by Betty White - ***** - 1/20/2022 - 304 Pages
14. Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 1/20/2022 - 214 Pages
15. Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 1/20/2022 - 214 Pages
16. Act by Kayla Miller - ***** - 1/24/2022 - 224 Pages
17. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - ***** - 1/24/2022 - 389 Pages
18. Clash by Kayla Miller - ***** - 1/25/2022 - 224 Pages
19. Bombshell by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 1/25/2022 - 288 Pages
20. Heartstopper: Volume Four by Alice Oseman - ***** - 1/26/2022 - 353 Pages
21. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 1/28/2022 - 880 Pages
22. The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski - ***** - 1/30/2022 - 352 Pages
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[Allison]

I’d like to read 2 books this month. I’ve already managed to finish one and I’m hoping to exceed my goal ☺️

1/2

1. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

[TCampbell]

Update to message 17
7/8 complete

Where the Lost Wander

What an emotional read! Couldn't put it down

[Chrissie]

Update on message #3: finished 1789/2000 pages.

[[deleted user]]

Update message 79
7/8 - 3493 pages

[Terri]

Update Message
Read #2/8 The Wife Upstairs

[Brittany]

update to message #68

I'd like to up my goal to 9 books because I'm on a roll so far this month.

4/9 completed

[Megan]

Updated msg 14

Just completed Castle Dor by Daphne du Maurier and Arthur Quiller-Couch. I wonder how this novel would have turned out if it was solely written by Du Maurier and not a continuation of Quiller-Couch. I found the concept intriguing and certain parts were quite clear and direct. Other sections it was like reading through fog. However, overall, it was an enjoyable read. But one I would recommend only for die hard fans. 3 stars

7/10

[[deleted user]]

Update message 79 Please increase to 12 - 8/12

[[deleted user]]

Update to message 79 - 9/12

[Karin]

Happy New Year !
I decided to join with a total of 20 books for January

Progress : 20/20 -COMPLETED
1. The Summer House by James Patterson -jan.2/22
2. I, Alex Cross by James Patterson-jan. 3/22
3. Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz-jan 3/22
4. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder-jan. 4/22
5. The Apartment by Danielle Steel-jan.5/22
6. The Eight Mountains by Paolo Cognetti-jan.6/22
7. The Overlook by Michael Connelly-jan. 6/22
8. Nightingale House by Steve Frech-jan.7/22
9. Legacy by Danielle Steel-jan.8/22
10. Terror by Night: The True Story of the Brutal Texas Murder That Destroyed a Family, Restored One Man's Faith, and Shocked a Nation by Terry Caffey-jan. 9/22
11. Undercover by Danielle Steel-jan.10/22
12. First Bones by Kathy Reichs-jan.10/22
13. Dead Man's Walk by Larry McMurtry-jan. 12/22
14.The Litagators by John Grisham-jan. 13/22
15. On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder-jan. 16/22
16. Rogue by Danielle Steel- jan. 18/22
17. Everneath by Brodi Ashton-jan. 19/22
18. Angels Flight by Michael Connelly jan . 21/22
19. You Have Arrived at Your Destination by Amor Towles-jan 22/22
20. Your French Kisses by Lauren Blakely-jan 22/22

[Fran]

update message #26. 11/20

[Kylie]

I'm in! Goal is 15 books.

Progress: 8 / 15

1, Princess of Shadows by A.G. Marshall
2. Princess of Secrets by A.G. Marshall
3. Princess of Mermaids by A.G. Marshall
4. Princess of Roses: Beauty and the Beast Retold by A.G. Marshall
5. Once Upon a Devilishly Enchanting Kiss by Bree Wolf
6. Once Upon a Temptingly Ruinous Kiss by Bree Wolf
7. Once Upon an Irritatingly Magical Kiss by Bree Wolf
8. Once Upon a Devastatingly Sweet Kiss by Bree Wolf

[Chrissie]

Update on message #3: finished 2174/2000 pages and raising, again, to 2500.

[Melissa]

Update to Message 120

Completed 1/2 - Wish You Were Here by Jodi Piccoult

[Lanre]

Lanre wrote: "Goal: 12 Books
Progress: 3/12

1. Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt.
2. The Smart Money Woman by Arese Ugwu.
3. Invention: A Life by James Dyson
4. The Power of the Other by Dr. Henry Cloud.

[[deleted user]]

Update message 79 - 10/12

[nikki]

2022 Reading Challenge
January - Marathon Challenge

I'd like to start January by tackling part of my TBR! :-)

Progress: 8/9 books

1. Intimations by Zadie Smith —read
2. Rewild Your Life by Sarah Sterling —read
3. The Silence of The Girls by Pat Barker —read
4. Your Soul is A River by Nikita Gill —read
5. Wild Embers: Poems of Rebellion, Fire and Beauty by Nikita Gill —read
6. Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook by David Galef —read
7. Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney —read
8. Be Kind To Your Mind by Claire Chamberlain —read
9. The Bell by Irish Murdoc

DNF:
1. The Village of Eight Graves

[Karianne]

My overall goals for the year are currently 100 books and 40,000 pages. To keep on pace, that's 9 books and 3,333 pages in January, so that's what I'm pledging for this challenge!

Progress:
6/9 books
1,207/3,333 pages

Afterlove by Tanya Byrne (400)
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee (312)
Children of the Atom by Wilmar H. Shiras (207)
Medusa by Jessie Burton/ill. by Olivia Lomenech Gill (224)
The Tale of Tam Linn by Lari Don/ill. by Philip Longson (32)
The Selkie Girl by Janis Mackay/ill. by Ruchi Mhasane (32)

[Gretchen]

Edit Msg 24

Read 5/5

CHALLENGE COMPLETE!

[[deleted user]]

Update message 79 - 12/20

[Fran]

update message #26 15/20

[TCampbell]

Update to message 17
8/9 complete

[Rachael]

Updated message 4: 6/8

[Lacy]

updated message 19

[Marcia]

Update Message #114

Goal: 288/500 pages

[Maja]

Update to msg #7

I've somehow managed to finish Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson which had 448 pages. It means I've read 623 out of 1,001 pages.

It was a painful read and the translation certainly didn't make it easier but I think I'm gonna (at least try to) continue with The Vanishing Stair. Pray for me and my sanity 🙏

[Jam]

update message 38

read 2,287/1,000 pages

[D.L.]

8/10 books complete :)

[Megan]

Updated msg 14

Just completed The Wives by Tarryn Fisher. I have mixed feelings about this book. It kept me guessing until the end, and I understand the point the author was trying to make. But the arc felt inauthentic to the main character. The ending left me unsettled, but not in a satisfying way. Not sure if I recommend. 3.5 stars

9/10

[[deleted user]]

Update to message 79 - 14/20 - 5781 pages

[Grace]

Update to original message 81
Read 4 books in January!

Total Books Read: 2/4
1. King of Torts The King of Torts by Grisham John
2. Bleachers Bleachers by Grisham John

[Grace]

Original message #81 Grace wrote: "Happy New Year 2022! Please sign me up for 4 books for January with many thanks!

At this time of posting, I've read 2/4:
The King of Torts"
Bleachers

[Gwen S.]

Please update msg#36: 6/10 novels read, and 1,531 /2000 pages turned.

[Craig]

Update to Message 21:

Total Pages Read: 985
Blood and Honor (Read) - 553 (1/13/22)
Drone (Audio) - 432 (1/15/22)

[[deleted user]]

Update to message 79 - 15/20

[Jenni]

This looks like fun, hope it’s not too late to join! Count me in for 8 please:

🍀 = done

🍀 City of Brass
🍀 Egyptian Mythology
🍀 Edge of Collapse
🍀 The Heretic Queen
🍀 Kingdom of Copper
The Crucible
Humankind
The Indifferent Stars Above

[Beverly]

Updated message #6: Increased goal to 22 books...11/22

[Greg]

Update to message 9:

Summer Knight

5/8

[Megan]

Updated msg 14

Just completed The Tsarina's Daughter by Ellen Alpsten. Overall, really enjoyable historical fiction. It took me a bit to get situated in the time period. The author does mention the suffering of the Russian people contrasted to the ostentation of the royalty. I enjoyed learning more about the history, and the author’s interpretation of historical figures’ actions. I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Worth reading! 4 stars

10/10 - challenge completed!

[Shari]

Update to message #31:

Progress: 8 / 20

[Roseli]

Roseli from Brazil

12 books for year 2022

In January I read: The Man in the Brown Suit
I´m reading Outlander Book 1
and maybe I´ll read They Came to Baghdad

So, let´s try read more in 2022

[Laura]

Message 18 updated - 1164/1000 pages

[Brittany]

update to message #68

7/9 books read