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message 1: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Welcome to this month's Hidden Gems challenge!

Hidden Gems is a fantastic way to plow through those mountains of books claiming space in your house or e-reader. I have found that this challenge produces some fun group interaction as well, because someone else chooses which book you’ll read next.

If you sign up, you'll be matched up with a Hidden Gems partner. You will choose a book from the list your partner designates which you have already read and cannot believe your partner hasn’t read yet. Your partner will do the same for you with the list you designate. The point is to find that “Hidden Gem” that you think they’ll love… because you adored it when you read it!

Let us know which books you choose for each other. When you finish reading your gem, let us know what you thought about it. Perhaps your Hidden Gem might find its way to someone else’s wish list!

Match-ups will be created on the 10th of the month. Please choose books for each other by the 13th.

Sign up by telling us which list you’d like your partner to choose from.

Happy reading, friends!


message 2: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
I'm in!

Please choose 3-4 from my tbr-physical-books and/or series-in -progress shelves.


message 3: by Missy (new)

Missy | 936 comments I'm in! Please 2-3 from my Hidden Gems shelf.


message 4: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (last edited Mar 04, 2024 04:47PM) (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3533 comments Mod
I'm in! Please give me at least 2 options from my hidden-gems shelf.


message 5: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments I'm in! Please choose 2 - 3 options from my 2024 hidden gems shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 6: by Reagan (new)

Reagan I'm in! Please choose 2-3 from my Hidden Gems shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 7: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments I'm in. Please choose 3-4 book from any of my unread books.

To Read
To buy or borrow
To read kindle free
Reading next


message 8: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments I'm in! Please choose 3-4 from my Hidden Gems shelf:

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


message 9: by Brittany (new)

Brittany  | 547 comments I'm in! Please choose 3-4 titles from my Temp Read Soon list:

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


message 10: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1318 comments I'm in! Please choose 3-4 titles from my challenge books up next shelf:

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


message 11: by Bridget (new)

Bridget | 437 comments I'm in! Please choose 3-4 from my hidden gems shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 12: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 57 comments I'm in. Choose 2 from list:

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


message 13: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 596 comments I’m in! Please pick 3-4 from the following shelf’s

My Hidden Gems Shelf

My 2024 TBR Shelf


message 14: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Sign-ups are now closed. Match-ups are being created.


message 15: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Here are this month's match-ups. Happy reading!

Staci (2) - Reagan (6)
Karen (10) - Charlene (13)
Loraine (8) - Lisa (12)
Sarita (7) - Kate (4)
Katrina (5) - Missy (3)
Brittany (9) - Bridget (11)

Sarita, go ahead and pick books for Kate, in case she's feeling up to reading with what she has going on at the moment. If she pops on and picks books for you, please defer to her choices, but in case she isn't up for it, I'm going to select a few books for you also.


message 16: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Sarita, here are my picks for you, but see note in the previous comment.
More Than We Remember by Christina Suzann Nelson Rodeo Rescuer (Wrangler's Corner #2) by Lynette Eason A Promise Forged (Buckeye Promises #1) by Cara C. Putman Live Without You by Sarah Grace Grzy


message 17: by Karen (last edited Mar 10, 2024 09:39PM) (new)

Karen | 1318 comments Charlene - I have read the following 4 books on your shelves. I really enjoyed them and recommend them:
If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock To Enchant a Lady's Heart (The British Are Coming #1) by Robin Lee Hatcher Hook, Line and Sinker (Deep Haven, #4.5) by Susan May Warren An August Bride (A Year of Weddings, #9) by Debra Clopton

Hope one of these work for you.


message 18: by Brittany (new)

Brittany  | 547 comments Hi Bridget - I am choosing a variety of books for you:
Barefoot Summer (Chapel Springs #1) by Denise Hunter (I really enjoyed this whole series.)
Love in the Details (A Year of Weddings Novella, 24) by Becky Wade (In case you want a novella, I thought this one was very fun.)
Sixty Acres and a Bride (Ladies of Caldwell County, #1) by Regina Jennings (This one was another book I really enjoyed.)
Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer (I haven't read this one, but it is on my list and sounds fun!)
I hope you enjoy reading one of these books!


message 19: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments Hello Missy,

Here are a few choices for you. All books I have read and enjoyed!

A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter Within These Gilded Halls by Abigail Wilson When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin

Hope one of those works for you!


message 20: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Andrea wrote: "Here are this month's match-ups. Happy reading!

Staci (2) - Reagan (6)
Karen (10) - Charlene (13)
Loraine (8) - Lisa (12)
Sarita (7) - Kate (4)
Katrina (5) - Missy (3)
Brittany (9) - Bridget (11)
..."


Thanks Andrea, will do that.


message 21: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Andrea wrote: "Sarita, here are my picks for you, but see note in the previous comment.
More Than We Remember by Christina Suzann NelsonRodeo Rescuer (Wrangler's Corner #2) by Lynette EasonA Promise Forged (Buckeye Promises #1) by Cara C. PutmanMore Than We Remember by Christina Suzann Nelson



message 22: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Hi Kate

My two choices for you is: The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold


message 23: by Bridget (new)

Bridget | 437 comments Brittany,
Here is what I've chosen for you

A Worthy Pursuit (A Worthy Pursuit, #1) by Karen Witemeyer
One I've read and enjoyed.

Winning Miss Winthrop (Regency Brides A Promise of Hope, #1) by Carolyn Miller Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Two I would like to read.
Enjoy!

I haven't decided which one I will read yet.
Either
Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer or Barefoot Summer (Chapel Springs #1) by Denise Hunter

Thanks!


message 24: by Reagan (new)

Reagan Hi Staci! I have only read one book Turn to Me (A Misty River Romance, #3) by Wade and highly recommend it.

These three are on my tbr list and are by some of my favoorite authors Inventions of the Heart (Lumber Baron's Daughters, #2) by Connealy The Best Summer of Our Lives by Rachel Hauck To Spark a Match (The Matchmakers, #2) by Jen Turano

I can't wait to see what you pick for me! Happy reading!


message 25: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Reagan wrote: "Hi Staci! I have only read one book Turn to Me (A Misty River Romance, #3) by Wade and highly recommend it.

These three are on my tbr list and are by some of my favoorite authors [bookcover:Inventions of the He..."


Thanks Reagan! I sent recommendations to you via Goodreads message. Let me know if you didn't receive it.


message 26: by Missy (new)

Missy | 936 comments Hi Katrina -

My picks for you are two that I have read and enjoyed, and one that I want to read (and soon).

Positively, Penelope (Skymar, #2) by Pepper Basham , The Bride of Blackfriars Lane (Blackfriars Lane #2) by Michelle Griep , In This Moment (Timeless, #2) by Gabrielle Meyer


message 27: by Missy (last edited Mar 11, 2024 06:37AM) (new)

Missy | 936 comments Katrina wrote: "Hello Missy,

Here are a few choices for you. All books I have read and enjoyed!

I am going to go with A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter (it fits into another challenge this month).



message 28: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments Hi Lisa -
My choices for you are both books I really liked:
No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck


message 29: by Katrina (last edited Mar 11, 2024 09:07AM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments Hi Missy,

Thanks for the choices! I will probably end up reading them all! I have recently started Positively Penelope and In this Moment. So since they are already in my reading plans I will choose The Bride of Blackfriars Lane (Blackfriars Lane #2) by Michelle Griep as my hidden gem this month.

I am excited to read them all!


message 30: by Brittany (new)

Brittany  | 547 comments Bridget wrote: "Brittany,
Here is what I've chosen for you

A Worthy Pursuit (A Worthy Pursuit, #1) by Karen Witemeyer
One I've read and enjoyed.

Winning Miss Winthrop (Regency Brides A Promise of Hope, #1) by Carolyn Miller Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
..."


Thanks, Bridget!
I will probably read Winning Miss Winthrop (Regency Brides A Promise of Hope, #1) by Carolyn Miller . but possibly Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer


message 31: by Charlene (last edited Mar 11, 2024 01:57PM) (new)

Charlene | 596 comments Hi Karen,

I have read If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock I forgot to remove it. I will be reading To Enchant a Lady's Heart (The British Are Coming #1) by Robin Lee Hatcher

For you I pick The Inn at Ocean's Edge (Sunset Cove, #1) by Colleen Coble , Deadly Isle (The Cost of Betrayal, #2) by Dani Pettrey or Betrayed (The Cost of Betrayal, #1) by Dee Henderson

Happy reading


message 32: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1318 comments Hi Charlene,

I hope you enjoy To Enchant a Lady's Heart (The British Are Coming #1) by Robin Lee Hatcher as much as I did.

Thanks for your picks. I hope to get to all of them this month but will go with Deadly Isle (The Cost of Betrayal, #2) by Dani Pettrey for this month's hidden gem. I look forward to reading them all.


message 33: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 57 comments Loraine wrote: "Hi Lisa -
My choices for you are both books I really liked:
No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck"


Love it. Friend requested you, i can't see your list to pick.


message 34: by Lisa (last edited Mar 23, 2024 02:16PM) (new)

Lisa | 57 comments For March Loraine chose these two for me.

No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert by Katie Ganshert

The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck by Rachel Hauck - 3/21/24

I substituted below in case I can't get the book No One Ever Asked in time.

A Year of Second Chances by Buffy Andrews by Buffy Andrews - 3/23/24


message 35: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Reagan chose for me:
Inventions of the Heart (Lumber Baron's Daughters, #2) by Connealy

I chose for her:
Thief of Corinth by Tessa Afshar

Happy reading all!


message 36: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Loraine, did you see Lisa's friend request?


message 37: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments Yes and I responded to her and accepted her. But she has not posted a book for me yet.


message 38: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Fantastic! Thank you for the update, Loraine. Hopefully Lisa will get your picks in soon.


message 39: by Lisa (last edited Mar 13, 2024 06:58PM) (new)

Lisa | 57 comments Loraine, Sorry for delay. We were traveling yesterday.

I choose
The Family of Jesus (Heart of the Story, #1) by Karen Kingsbury by Karen Kingsbury

Into the Fire (Undaunted Courage #1) by Irene Hannon by Irene Hannon

Faith Hope and Love by Heather McBride by Heather McBride


message 40: by Loraine (last edited Mar 13, 2024 08:21PM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments Lisa wrote: "Loraine, Sorry for delay. We were traveling yesterday.


No problem:

I will choose Into the Fire (Undaunted Courage #1) by Irene Hannon which will finish a series for me.



message 41: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Lisa, I hope the trip is (or was) good!


message 42: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3533 comments Mod
Sarita wrote: "Hi Kate

My two choices for you is: The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold"


I'm going to go with The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold for this month. Thanks!

I know that Andrea already chose for you, but if you haven't picked one of hers to read yet, I invite you to also consider these, which were all 5 star reads for me. (You have great taste!)
The Sound of Light, A Tapestry of Light, A Dance in Donegal, The Winter Rose
The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin A Tapestry of Light by Kimberly Duffy A Dance in Donegal by Jennifer Deibel The Winter Rose by Melanie Dobson


message 43: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Welcome back, Kate! I'm glad you picked books for Sarita. :)


message 44: by Sarita (last edited Mar 14, 2024 01:09PM) (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Kate wrote: "Sarita wrote: "Hi Kate

My two choices for you is: The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold"

I'm going to go with The Ex..."</i>

Thanks Kate! These are all high on my TBR list so will definitely pick either [bookcover:A Tapestry of Light
or A Dance in Donegal by Jennifer Deibel



message 45: by Brittany (new)

Brittany  | 547 comments I read Winning Miss Winthrop (Regency Brides A Promise of Hope, #1) by Carolyn Miller and really enjoyed it. Thank you!


message 46: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 57 comments Andrea wrote: "Lisa, I hope the trip is (or was) good!"

Just home today from Nashville.


message 47: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
Welcome home! I hope you had fun.


message 48: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3533 comments Mod
Sarita wrote: "Hi Kate

My two choices for you is: The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold"


Sarita, I finished The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip just now. A truly amazing 5 star read! Thank you for suggesting it for me this month!


message 49: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Kate wrote: "Sarita wrote: "Hi Kate

My two choices for you is: The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold"

Sarita, I finished [book:The Extr..."


Glad you enjoyed it Kate


message 50: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments Finished mine: Into the Fire (Undaunted Courage #1) by Irene Hannon


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