Veronica J 12 + 4 Challenge

[Veronica]

Reading Challenge 12 +4:

1.Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman 9/5/2022
2. The Book of Magicby Alice Hoffman
3. Golden Girl by Elin Hildebrand 6/29/22
4. Billy Summers by Stephen King
5. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
6. Harlem Shuffleby Colson Whitehead
7.The Lost Apothecaryby Sarah Penner
8.The Sweetness of Waterby Nathan Harris
9. The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
10. The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
11. It Ends with Us by Collen Hoover
12. Never by Ken Folett
Plus 4:

1. The Secret History by Donna Tart
2. The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston 9/26/2022
3.Velvet Was the Night Sylvia Morena- Garcia 3/1/2022
4. The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix 5/12/2022

[Vikki, Moderator]

The Lost Apothecary was one of my favourites this year :)

[Veronica]

Ok. I’m looking forward to reading this one

[Emily]

Best of luck, Veronica! Great selection! I’m wanting to read number seven on your list and have heard of the one on number 11. On your plus four, I’ve heard of the number four in that list; see it everywhere I go.
Good luck on your challenge! 🐾

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Good luck, I haven't read any of these

[Lea]

Oooh, this list looks so much fun, Veronica! I liked It Ends with Us, and I have The Secret History and The Final Girl Support Group on my Individual Challenge. Most of the other books are on my TBR, I'm sure I'll want to read them even more after your reviews.

[Ioana]

Ohhhh, Veronica....I haven't read any of these, and you usually have a way of adding to my TBR, so I expect 2022 will be no different. Good luck!

[Bill, Moderator]

I haven't read any of your selections but I'm hoping to finally try Colson Whitehead and read more Stephen King. Good luck with your challenge.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

I haven't read Billy Summers yet; is it even out?? It's on my TBR.

I loved ... "I see dead people!" LOL

Good luck Miss Vee!!

[Veronica]

Thank You All.. I cant wait to start reading these books.

[Veronica]

Lea wrote: "Oooh, this list looks so much fun, Veronica! I liked It Ends with Us, and I have The Secret History and The Final Girl Support Group on my Individual Challenge. Most of the other books are on my TB..."

I have been on the fence wit It Ends With Us. But decided to put it on the list

[Lea]

Veronica wrote: "I have been on the fence wit It Ends With Us. But decided to put it on the list"

Haha, put it on the list and decide later. I had a rough start with this book, but I felt like the ending came through and I actually liked it more than the two other books I've read by Hoover. Your mileage might vary, though, so don't hesitate to ditch it if it doesn't work for you.

[Denise]

I enjoyed Magic Lessons, The Book of Magic and loved Golden Girl. Wish you the best of luck with your challenge.

[Veronica]

Thank you. I love Elin Hildebrande

Looks like if this virus keeps flaring up, I will be reading more.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

We have to see some positive with this virus Veronica

[John]

Veronica wrote: "Thank you. I love Elin Hildebrande

Looks like if this virus keeps flaring up, I will be reading more."

As someone very familiar with Nantucket (I was there twice this year), I always wonder whether her fans have been there? Elin does regular signings at one of the two bookstores that draw considerable crowds.

[Veronica]

Velvet Was the Night by Sylvia Morena-Garcia - 5 stars

This book was so mysterious, thrilling, and romantic. The history of political conflict in Mexico in the late 60's and 70's was incredibly interesting. MCs Maite and Elvis was great. You will fall in love with these 2. The chase between the characters will have you at the edge of your seat.

[Lea]

I read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and was impressed by her ability to set an atmosphere. I'm glad to hear she can write all types of books, because this sounds completely different but also very good. Moving it up my TBR based on your review. :-)

[Veronica]

I loved Mexican Gothic.. You should watch the movie Skeleton Key.. Its with Kate Hudson in the South with the same premise

[Alissa]

Veronica wrote: "Velvet Was the Night by Sylvia Morena-Garcia - 5 stars

This book was so mysterious, thrilling, and romantic. The history of political conflict in Mexico in the late 60's and 70's w..."

This one is on my TBR, it sounds so good! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it

[Veronica]

Completed The Final Girl Support Group 5.0

This book was excellent. It held my interest from beginning to end. It was funny and a thriller wrapped up in one. You will love this one.

Who is really the killer? You will love the plot twist

[Alissa]

Veronica wrote: "Completed The Final Girl Support Group 5.0

This book was excellent. It held my interest from beginning to end. It was funny and a thriller wrapped up in one. You will love this one..."

I thought that was a good twist!

[Faouzia]

The Final Girl Support Group sounds really interesting. I liked your review Veronica, short and to the point :)
of course I had to add this book to my TBR, I hope I can read it soon.

[Veronica]

Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand 5.0 Stars

Elin Hildebrand is one of my favorite chic lit authors. This book did not disappoint. I love the story line. The characters were relatable. This book met me where I am at. There were parts where I shed a tear because it was soooo sweet.

Read this book this summer. It will not disappoint.

[Alissa]

Veronica wrote: "Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand 5.0 Stars

Elin Hildebrand is one of my favorite chic lit authors. This book did not disappoint. I love the story line. The characters were relatable..."

I loved this book. So different from how she usually writes but the same time it felt warm and familiar.

[Veronica]

Magic Lessons by Alice Hofman.

I know I have not posted in awhile. So much going on. Life and career changes. Alondra checks on me.. Thank you, luv..

I love this group for that.Y'all the best. We should have all been in the same class as kids. So diverse. So respectful. And everyone feels comfortable just being themselves. Being with y'all is like being a part of a double/triple bow rainbow.

Ok.. This book was soooo good. The little bit of 1600 Brooklyn, NY ( Coney Island and Gravesend) was so interesting. The natural remedies was good to take note of. Some I actually used in the past.

I have to finish off the series soon

[Ioana]

Veronica wrote: "Magic Lessons by Alice Hofman.

I know I have not posted in awhile. So much going on. Life and career changes. Alondra checks on me.. Thank you, luv..

I love this group for that...."

Good to "see" you again. Life and career changes, hopefully all good, sounds exciting.
I remember the Practical Magic movie, loved it, but I haven't read any of the books in the series. Hmmm, maybe I should...

[Veronica]

Ioana wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Magic Lessons by Alice Hofman.

I know I have not posted in awhile. So much going on. Life and career changes. Alondra checks on me.. Thank you, luv..

I love thi..."


I never watched me. But the books a so good. Addicting

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Veronica wrote: "Magic Lessons by Alice Hofman.

I know I have not posted in awhile. So much going on. Life and career changes. Alondra checks on me.. Thank you, luv..

I love this group for that...."

Hope everything is going well with your life and career changes.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Veronica wrote: "Magic Lessons by Alice Hofman.

I know I have not posted in awhile. So much going on. Life and career changes. Alondra checks on me.. Thank you, luv..

I love this group for that...."

More like harass you, but i'll take it! LOL

☺️☺️☺️

[Veronica]

Alondra wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Magic Lessons by Alice Hofman.

I know I have not posted in awhile. So much going on. Life and career changes. Alondra checks on me.. Thank you, luv..

I love thi..."

LOL

[Lea]

I would have liked school a lot more if you all were in my class. :-)

Wishing you all the best with all those changes going on!

Your review on Magic Lessons was a good one. I tend to be hit or miss with Hoffman, some of her books are a bit to heavy in magical realism, but I've heard good things about the Practical Magic series. I'd love to read the books before I try out the movies. :-)

[Veronica]

Lea wrote: "I would have liked school a lot more if you all were in my class. :-)

Wishing you all the best with all those changes going on!

Your review on Magic Lessons was a good one. I tend to be hit or m..."
I agree with you with her books. But I seem to be addicted to the Practical Magic series

[Veronica]

The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston. I really enjoyed this book. It scared me a little. I love the mix of fantasty, history and paranormal. It was written in a way that it was not corny. Almost dark. But real. I am looking for to reading book 2.

Question, has anyone read Billy Summers? I am so afraid to tackle this book. I love Stephen King. But he can be a hit or miss as of lately

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Veronica wrote: "Question, has anyone read Billy Summers? I am so afraid to tackle this book. I love Stephen King. But he can be a hit or miss as of lately..."

Not yet. It's on my TBR gathering dust and cobwebs, like everything else. BUT; you know what won't be gathering dust!!???

. I can't wait to read this!!!

[Veronica]

Yes. Me neither

[Martha]

I really enjoyed The Lost Apothecary. And I've just started listening to Fairy Tale ... really good so far.

[Veronica]

Martha wrote: "I really enjoyed The Lost Apothecary. And I've just started listening to Fairy Tale ... really good so far."

Oh ok. I was debating on the Lost Apothecary.