December 2021 Color Challenge

[Jennifer, Moderator]

Some of the members wanted to be able to still see what the December color book picks were, so here they are below, with a nod of thanks again to Jackie for putting this together every month. While we won't be copying over prior progress posts about these, anyone is free to post their progress for the rest of this month on this thread.

Red and Silver Covers

(Extra - red mittens and silver bells)

by Christine S. Feldman Jackie

by Xorin Balbes Jackie

by L.C. Wright Jackie

by Nathan Hale Jackie

by Anthony Horowitz Jackie

by Sonia Purnell Jackie

by Marie Lu Denise

by Alison Gaylin Denise

by Tim Butcher Joy D

by Donna Andrews Bonnie

by Melissa de la Cruz Bonnie

by Joanne Fluke Jennifer

by Joanne Fluke Jennifer

by G.A. McKevett Jennifer

by Alison Weir Jennifer

by Patrick F. McManus Jennifer

by Laurien Berenson Jennifer

by Laurien Berenson Jennifer

by Peter Vronsky Jennifer

by Michele Brouder Martha

by Ann Parker Martha

by Aida Brassington Rhonda

by Wanda M. Morris Michelle

by Xiran Jay Zhao Michelle *

by Donna Andrews Gaylinn

by Luke Jennings Desley

by K.A. Tucker Eileen

by Carole Johnstone Eileen

by Emily March Christine

by Brandi Carlile Amy *

by Charles Martin Lindsey

by Gena Showalter Christina

by Huda Fahmy Amy *

by Mary Kubica Amy

by Leslie Meier Amy

-- Michelle

[Jennifer, Moderator]

Here's my update:

My picks:


Well, totally by accident (the timing, anyway), I've already finished six of these books: the two Hannah Swensen ( a favorite series), the two Melanie Travis (entertaining, not a fave yet but I am keeping it in the TBR so it may become one) and the two nonfiction:

Six Wives of Henry VIII -- about what you'd expect but the character's emotional reactions are surmised in some situations and it seems to make the history more accessible. I enjoyed this. As seems typical, though, most of the story seemed to involve the first two wives, and the last four felt a little short shrifted.

American Serial Killers -- interesting but I'd have liked the book much better if it didn't start and end like someone defending a master's thesis, and while I think his theory is interesting, I'm not completely sold.

[Denise]

I finished gave it a 4, enjoyed it enough that I will continue to read the series.

[Vikki, Moderator]

[Michelle]

I finished reading both Iron Widow and All Her Little Secrets

Both of these debuts were nicely done. I will definitely be on the lookout for these authors' next book.

[Michelle]

Adding my current read My Monticello to the challenge

[Jennifer, Moderator]

Wow you're knocking them down, Michelle!

[Amy]

I finished !

After reading a few other books by Leslie Meier in the last few months, it was nice to be able to actually see how the series begins.

And I just received from the library, but must admit it's hard to decide whether to start that next or read another from my pile of Christmas books.

[Denise]

Just finished The Collective . Gave it 5 stars. Excellent book that kept me intrigued until the very last page.

[Bonnie]

Amy wrote: "I finished !

After reading a few other books by Leslie Meier in the last few months, it was nice to be able to actually see how the series begi..."

I just finished Mistleltoe Murder myself and after an initial shock at the normalcy of a cozy mystery character, I really enjoyed it- and will be continuing this series :)

[Bonnie]

Finished and it was a fun read. I may get to Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe this month. Real Christmas activities are getting in the way of my Christmas book reading :)

[Michelle]

Jennifer wrote: "Wow you're knocking them down, Michelle!"

Thanks Jen! It helps when they are all great reads!

My Monticello was a stunner. You can believe the hype!

[Michelle]

Starting Against the Loveless World tonight

[Jennifer, Moderator]

Wow, Michelle, sounds like the last one and the one you just started are both pretty intense reads, judging from the blurbs.

[Michelle]

Jennifer wrote: "Wow, Michelle, sounds like the last one and the one you just started are both pretty intense reads, judging from the blurbs."
They are. But really moving as well. Hopefully now that the semester is wrapping up I can focus on my reading. LOL

[Martha]

I finished this morning. A quick & fun read. Romances are not my favorite genre, but a Christmas book in December is fun. :-) I doubt that I get to my other color choice as I have several others I'd like finish before the end of the year. I think I'll go back to just picking one per month.

[Jennifer, Moderator]

I love the cover on that pick, Martha -- I can see one reason it attracted you!

[Jennifer, Moderator]

I'm reading an "accidental" red --

[Michelle]

Been listening to the "Out of Line" series:
5 stars
4 stars
4 stars

[Jennifer, Moderator]

And knocking out red and silver books left, right and center at the same time!

[Joy D]

Finished my red (and a little silver) book for December:

The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War by Tim Butcher - 4 stars - My Review

Note: I am no longer on the other site so all my posting from now on will be on this group for P1FM and Color Challenges.

[Jennifer, Moderator]

And 'tis glad we are you're here, Joy!

[Jennifer, Moderator]

Finishing my last today
. fun so far: I anticipate I'll be continuing the series.
and I finished my second to last pick last week: . Savannah is always fun.

Gearing up for January!

[Joy D]

Jennifer wrote: "And 'tis glad we are you're here, Joy!"
Thanks, Jennifer!

[Bonnie]

Bonnie wrote: "Finished and it was a fun read. I may get to Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe this month. Real Christmas activities are getting in the way of my Christmas b..."

P&P &Mistletoe didn't work out for me (had to return it unread) but I enjoyed Six Geese a Slaying.

[Jennifer, Moderator]

I'm sure we'll do a color that P&P&M matches in the future, Bonnie. :)

[Vikki, Moderator]

[Michelle]

Finished yesterday ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Jennifer, Moderator]

Sigh..... my poor TBR.....