March Challenge: Spring Break Spell Out

[Canadian Dragon]

Jodi wrote: "Welcome Maria, Kimberly and Tasha! I love the snow free word. I actually don't think we got any snow here this winter, maybe once, but nothing to write home about.


Happy Birthday month Tasha."

thanks

[Jodi]

Angel wrote: "I need a "u" book for this challenge. Any suggestions?"

What kind of books do you like?

Unwind was good. It was creepy.
I want to read Unholy Night but I haven't yet. I read two of his other books and really liked them.
I want to read An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Until I Find You...I love anything by John Irving

I hope that gives you some ideas. Just google books that start with "U" and you can get more ideas.

[Jodi]

You are half way there Megan!

Congratulations Chris :)

Welcome Mervat! I have you and your March progress listed.

I just finished Fall of Giants but unfortunately it doesn't fit my word :(

[Angel]

Thanks Jodi. I was thinking about Unwinding but I was looking for a quick, easy "fluff" book; like those by Richard Evans or Mitch Album (not really fluff but a quick read). Already reading The Shining so that will take most of the month.

[Angel]

Thanks Jodi. I was thinking about Unwinding but I was looking for a quick, easy "fluff" book; like those by Richard Evans or Mitch Album (not really fluff but a quick read). Already reading The Shining so that will take most of the month.

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Updated Message 38
3/7

[Chris]

Updated. 3/7

[Nwanneka]

Update!!!
1/6 completed
W
A-The Alchemist
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M
T
H
An awesome read!! The language. I enjoy books where I am able to visualize the story and Coelho's style in this novel, You feel as if you are traveling side by side with Santiago. Coelho has definitely been added to my list of authors to continue reading! Best book I read in a very long time.

[Jodi]

Congratulations Tina and Chris! You are well on your way. I hope you have enjoyed the books you have read so far for this challenge.


Nwanyidimma, I loved The Alchemist. I read it last year. I am glad you enjoyed it.


Please let me know if you have finished books and need updating. Also tell us all what books you read. That is how my "To Read" shelf grows so much :)

[Berit]

4/5
R Room I really enjoyed this book, it was told from the perspective of a five-year-old, which I found very interesting and different. The subject matter is a bit dark, but I didn't find it disturbing at all. I would recommend this book to most people.

T that Summer I would say do not read this book, unless you want to go to sleep :-)

[Cristal]

Please update my message 22

P - The Silver Linings Playbook read 13/3/25

3/5

[Jodi]

I loved the book Room Berit. It was really an emotional book. It stayed with me for a long time after reading that one.


Congratulations Cristal! I bought Silver Linings Paybook but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I don't think it will make my March book list unfortunately.

[Ariel]

Update: [2|5] Completed


F: Foe by J.M. Coetzee
L:
O: Ordinary People by Judith Guest
R:
A: Currently Reading- A is for Alibi

I haven't found my L or R books yet. The month has kind of gotten away from me.

[Susan C]

Updated message 2


3/5 completed

[Laurie]

Complete so far:


3/6

F
L
O
W War and Peace 3/6
E Etta and Otto and Russell and James 3/13
R Tom Reiss - The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo 3/10

[Angel]

Wow Laurie you finished war and peace already? How was it?

[Angel]

Update 1/3

S
U
N- Night Blindness by Susan Strecker

[Laurie]

Angel wrote: "Wow Laurie you finished war and peace already? How was it?"

I finished it this month but didn't read the whole thing in March. I liked it on the whole, but some of the war parts dragged a little. Definitely glad I read it as it was on my TBR forever, and it is one of those classics it seems like everyone should read.

[Jodi]

Jodi wrote: "Way to go Berit!

Phoebe, you are absolutely able to still join. Welcome to the challenge. Just let me know when you finish a book and tell us all which books you read."

[Jodi]

Hi Everyone! Congratulations for finishing books. I think I have everyone updated! I am away on holidays right now and just have my phone with me. I will do my best to keep updating people but it is hard to edit messages on my phone. Keep reading.

[Book Dragon 🐉 📚]

VEGAS
(2/5)
V -- A Town Called Valentine (Book 1) Valentine Valley Series -Emma Cane
E --
G – The Girls of Mischief Bay – Susan Mallery
A --
S --

[Ariel]

Update: [3|5] Completed


F: Foe by J.M. Coetzee
L:
O: Ordinary People by Judith Guest
R:
A: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton

I've really liked each of these books. Plus, I'm finally tackling some of my TBR books that I just got at a library sale so, yay! :)

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Updated Message 38
4/7

[Megan]

Just completed my "C" selection - Catch of the Day by Kristan Higgins. Sweet story with good romance. As always, the characters are interesting and have depth, and I enjoyed the little Maine town the author created. Definitely worth reading. 4 stars

2/5

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Updated Message 38
5/7

So far, the only book I have really liked this month was Station Eleven. The others were just okay.

[Jackie B. -]

What a great idea! My first challenge!
[6/6]


B. Hunt of the Bandham by Trevor H. Cooley 3/16/15
E. Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol 2/23/15
L. The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene 3/24/15
I. Surprise Island by Gertrude Chandler Warner 3/25/15
Z. Zen Prayers For Repairing Your Life by Tai Sheridan 3/29/15
E. Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man by Donald J. Sobol 3/26/15

VICTORY! First challenge: A Success. Bring on the rest.

[Maria]

Please update 3/6

P - The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

[Jodi]

Welcome Jackie to your first challenge. I have added you to our list. Once you start challenges, you might find it hard to not sign up for them all. I love the challenges.


I think I have everyone updated. Good luck and keep reading.

[Nicole]

I'm in a little late as well. No trips planned, but we're tackling spring cleaning around here, so I'll go with:

3/5

C - Clara 3/26/15
L - The Lusiads 3/27/15
E -
A -
N - Brave New World 3/6/15

:)

[Nwanneka]

Have begun my M novel. Silver Linings Playbook by Mathew Quick

[Maria]

Please update 4/6

R - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

[Megan BG]

3/4! One more!

A: Going Rogue: An American Life

[phoebe]

I finished one of my books but I'm not sure how to log it

[Phyllis]

F. Earlene Fowler-Mariner's Compass 3/5/15
L. Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa by Melanie Dobson 3/12/15
O. Janette Oke-Like Gold Refined 3/13/15
R. Rhys Bowen=Evans Above 3/16/17
I. In the Company of Others by Jan Karon 3/11/15
D. Dan Walsh-The Homecoming 3/15/15
A. Adina Senft-The Hidden Life 3/3/15

I'm finished.

[Nwanneka]

Congratulations Phyllis! I am actually on the mend from Surgery and will have more of my day to devote to reading

[Chris]

updated. 4/7

[Nadia]

T= Twisted by Lauren Halse Anderson.

[Peggy]

Please update (original message #68)

1/3

✔T....Tell the Wolves I'm Home
A
N

[Melanie]

And I've got my O!

Break Out by Nina Croft

5/5! Yay!

[[deleted user]]

I finished my monthly challenge today.
Message 38
7/7

All of the books were good, but Station Eleven and Rain Reign (a children's book) were both great reads.

[Book Dragon 🐉 📚]

(3/5)


V -- A Town Called Valentine (Book 1) Valentine Valley Series -Emma Cane
E --
G – The Girls of Mischief Bay – Susan Mallery
A – About the Baby – Tracy Wolff
S --

[Megan]

Just completed my "B" selection - The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins. Not bad but not my favorite Higgins' book. I felt the book was a bit repetitious and lacked some of Higgins' trademark comedy. There were times I wanted to shake the main character and tell her to get over it already. There were good parts too. Overall, not bad. 3 stars

3/5

[Megan BG]

Done!

D: The Girl in the Wall (Daphne Benedis-Grab)

[JennyGirlReads]

I have been reading like a mad woman this month so I am adding another word to mine!

S - All the Light We Cannot See
P - The Silver Linings Playbook
R - Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes
I - Open Door Invitation
N - Night Road
G - The Gift

C - The Ultimate Paleo Cookbook For Busy People
L - Firefly Lane
E - Paleo Easter Bunny
A - As Always, Julia
N - Dance of the Gods - Nora Roberts
I - I Shall Be Near to You
N - The Billionaire's New Assistant
G - The Fortune Hunter - Daisy Goowin

[Jodi]

Oh my gosh! There was so much to update! Welcome to all the new people who joined and congratulations to all those who have finished books since I last updated. Way to go to the few Melanie, Brianna, Tina, Megan and Phyllis who have all completed their challenge.

I am home from my trip now and will be able to update regularly. Please let me know if I missed your update.

[Jodi]

phoebe wrote: "I finished one of my books but I'm not sure how to log it"

Hi Phoebe,

You update your own original thread by clicking on the edit button and writing what book you read for which letter. Also you write a message to me to let me know that you have read a book and need me to update your progress on my progress chart.

[phoebe]

Oh okay, thank you Jodi! I will make sure to update it and tell you tomorrow morning :)

[JennyGirlReads]

I need some N books or authors. Any great suggestions?

[Jodi]

N books/authors: Neil Gaiman Nicholas Sparks








That is a start. I can find more if you need it.

[phoebe]

I was message 71 and I have 2 out my 6 done!


F- Four: A Divergent Collection by Veronica Roth
&
S- Struck By Lightning by Chris Colfer