January 2025 Dusty Bookshelf

[Penumbra]

Thanks, Michelle! Looking forward to reading those books :)

[Cathy]

Jennifer

I chose these two for you-

and a bonus of

Enjoy!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Sallie

My picks for you are:
"

Definitely excited for the picks…..thank you!!!

[Cathy]

Penumbra wrote: "Hi Cathy. It was hard narrowing down to just two books since you have some interesting ones on your list. Hope you enjoy these, and Happy New Year!

[bookcover:The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising ..."

Thanks! I'm looking forward to reading them.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Shannon wrote: "Hi Jamie!

I'm choosing and . I'm also choosing as a bonus"

Thank you!

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Shannon, my picks for you are

This was hard because you have quite a few on your list that I loved but I'm gonna go with

and and for your bonus:

Happy reading! :)

[Shannon]

Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) wrote: "Shannon, my picks for you are

This was hard because you have quite a few on your list that I loved but I'm gonna go with

and [bookcover:The Starless Sea|43..."

Thank you!

[Ann-Marie]

Chelle_Rydz wrote: "Chelle's New Year's Cold & Dusty Bookshelf-

Turtle 🐢 (1 Book, 1 Bonus)

Ann_Marie Picks for me ?? with a Bonus of ???

I pick for Severina. because I love Agatha Christie. For the bonus pick, from your NetGalley shelf The Staircase in the Woods, I am jealous you got an ARC and I am interested in hearing how you enjoyed it :)

[Ann-Marie]

Zuzana wrote: "Hi Ann-Marie,

My pick for you is . I've heard nothing but great things about this series, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

Wishing you happy reading and a wonderful new ..."

Thanks, I am looking forward to it and hope you have a Happy New Year as well :)

[Chelle_Rydz]

Ann-Marie wrote: "Chelle_Rydz wrote: "Chelle's New Year's Cold & Dusty Bookshelf-

Turtle 🐢 (1 Book, 1 Bonus)

Ann_Marie Picks for me ..."

Thank you Ann-Marie!

[Jennifer]

Cathy wrote: "Jennifer

I chose these two for you-

and a bonus of

En..."

Excellent picks -- thank you!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Susan A and Karen - I messaged the two remaining people to make their picks late this morning. If they don't do it tonight, I will do repicks for you tomorrow. They have tonight yet so it may not be necessary. I'll check in the morning.

[Karen ♐]

Erica wrote: "Susan A and Karen - I messaged the two remaining people to make their picks late this morning. If they don't do it tonight, I will do repicks for you tomorrow. They have tonight yet so it may not b..."

Thanks, Erica.

[Susan A]

Thank you!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Hi again Susan A -
I'm picking and for you with a bonus of .

Enjoy!!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Hi Karen♐ -
I'm picking and for you with a bonus of .

Enjoy!!

[Susan A]

Erica wrote: "Hi again Susan A -
I'm picking and for you with a bonus of .

Enjoy!!"

Thanks so much!

[Louise]

Susan so sorry for missing this, my mum got rushed back into hospital on Sunday after only being discharged 3 weeks ago.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Oh Louise I'm so sorry to hear this. I worried when we didn't hear from you. Sending you peace and hope for a full recovery for her.

[Karen ♐]

Erica wrote: "Hi Karen♐ -
I'm picking and for you with a bonus of .

Enjoy!!"

Thanks!

[Susan A]

Louise wrote: "Susan so sorry for missing this, my mum got rushed back into hospital on Sunday after only being discharged 3 weeks ago."

I'm so sorry to hear the news. I hope she is better soon.

[Louise]

Leslie Ann wrote: "Louise here are you picks for the month . Happy Reading!



"

Thank you

[christene_littlelibrary]

Sorry for missing the picking date.

[christene_littlelibrary]

Marty wrote: "christene_littlelibrary wrote: "Christene Paula's January Dusty Bookshelf - Reading Speed - Hare


Hi Christene Paula, way to help me increase my TBR! :D. This was a tough choice, but I went with [..."

Thank you for the picks!

[Keli]

Erica, the 2024 year of banned books has already been archived, so I've come here instead. I just wanted to say that was a brilliant challenge. I read things I would likely never have read. I finished my reading year on Stone Butch Blues, powerful and heartbreakingingly bittersweet. I just wanted to say thank you for the challenge. Happy New Year.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Keli wrote: "Erica, the 2024 year of banned books has already been archived, so I've come here instead. I just wanted to say that was a brilliant challenge. I read things I would likely never have read. I finis..."

Oh thanks so much! You can still access the challenge in the archives and I'll still be prompted if you make comments. I'm always interested to see what you have to say. You read more deeply than I do, I think.
I would be up for some buddy reads in banned books if you're interested in any others. The next one I plan to read is Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood.
Have a fantastic year!! And, thanks so much for the positive feedback.

[Michelle]

Completion Post



Book - Disappeared
Author - Linda Castillo
Date Read - 1/6/25
Rating - 5 Stars

[Penumbra]

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Rating: 4 Stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmassy. Cute Daddy/little holiday story.



Rating: 1 Star
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
DNF. Do not recommend

[Susan A]

Thanks again for picking for me Erica!

Tears of the Giraffe Jan 1 ★★★★
Lost in the Jungle Jan 3 ★★★★
The Last Coyote Jan 7★★★★

[Keli]

Erica wrote: "Keli wrote: "Erica, the 2024 year of banned books has already been archived, so I've come here instead. I just wanted to say that was a brilliant challenge. I read things I would likely never have ..."

My notifications weren't working, which I didn't realise until recently. I will defo buddy read some banned books with you. I can get Persepolis out. Looks interesting. Might have to join this challenge too.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Keli wrote: "Erica wrote: "Keli wrote: "Erica, the 2024 year of banned books has already been archived, so I've come here instead. I just wanted to say that was a brilliant challenge. I read things I would like..."

Maybe Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood later this month or February? Let me know what works for you. I'm a bit behind on planned reading at the moment but what's new?

[Shannon]

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Book - Sleeping Beauties
Author - Stephen King
Date Read - 1/7/25
Rating - 4 Stars

[Marty]

This month's picks: One DNF , one disappointment (two stars) and one good one (four stars).

[Leslie Ann]

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Here One Moment
Liane Moriarty
1/9/25
4 stars

[Shannon]

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Book: The Starless Sea
Author: Erin Morgenstern
Date Read: 1/17/25
Rating: 4.5 Stars

[Elaine]

I DNFd all three of my picks (well, two were books I actively did not like - the third I checked out, but didn't read before it automatically returned and I don't care enough to check it out again...)

[Shannon]

Book: The Sun Down Motel
Author: Simone St. James
Date Read: 1/20/2025
Rating: 4 stars

[Michelle]

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Book - Imitation in Death
Author - J.D. Robb
Date Read - 1/23/25
Rating - 5 Stars
Review - Love this series. The banter between Eve and Peabody makes me LMAO.

[Zuzana]

I finished at least one of the books picked for me.

A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy by Alexandra Bracken. I gave it two stars. Not for me, though pre-teen readers might love it.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Finished all 3 of mine:


This was pretty cute - I didn't read the other series that ties in with it so I might have enjoyed it a little more if I had done that. But still liked it and will continue this series


This book drove me crazy with some stupid stuff - a great runner who apparently can't run faster than a 10 minute mile, an MC that owns and does all the baking for a coffee/bakery but sleeps in until 6:30/7:00am every morning. Then both MC's make some TSTL decisions that even an idiot wouldn't make. Ends on a cliffhanger but I don't even care enough to read it.


This is just adorably cute and I'm enjoying it.