What did you read in ~~ January 2025

[John]

Hailey wrote: "Hello everyone! For the month of January, I read four books.

My first January book was I Am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells. My review can be found here.

The best way I can describe the plot of ..."


I bailed on Dark, Dark Wood - ugh!

[John]

Here are mine ...


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[Alias Reader]

Seems like you had a solid 3 star month, John. I hope February brings you some 4 an 5 star reads.

I have to say I do love the Audible cover of The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith

[Marie]

I only read four books in January. I couldn't find any motivation to read more than four - usually I hover around seven or eight books a month but I kind of been just reading slow lately. lol

January (books read):

Reptile by Jeremy Eads - 5 stars
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Lost Minds, Wandering Souls by George Adamczyk - 4 stars.
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates - 1 star.
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon - 4 stars.
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

All in all not a bad month - I was super disappointed in the Darcy Coates book - I was expecting something totally different than what I read as normally this author is known for her stories of hauntings and ghosts but she went in a completely different direction and the story leaned more toward a mystery thriller. Though I do read those kind of books too - I just wasn't happy with this book.

Though the Jennifer McMahon book made up for it all as her book was great. Had the supernatural elements weaved into the story and it was everything that I was hoping it would be. :)

[Alias Reader]

Marie wrote: "I only read four books in January. I couldn't find any motivation to read more than four - usually I hover around seven or eight books a month but I kind of been just reading slow lately. lol

Jan..."

Only one stinker in the bunch. I would say that's a nice month.

[madrano]

John wrote: "Here are mine ......"

John, you are a trooper for trying both the Meditation book and the YA. Your reviews were fair to them both. For some reason i identify with the kids most YAs cover. I had a terrific, not worrisome teenage life, so maybe i'm just identifying with the over-kill of teens.

I have read the Miss Silver story, Grey Mask, which i found appealing but wondered if i'd read any others. I have not. As a pre-Christie writer, though, i found her interesting and liked reading about the era of the1920s.

Those are three vastly different books, John. You are to be commended to your eclectic tastes.

[madrano]

Marie wrote: "I only read four books in January. I couldn't find any motivation to read more than four - usually I hover around seven or eight books a month but I kind of been just reading slow lately. lol ..."

Your description of how Reptile developed into a terrific book was neat to read, Marie.

The one "Disappointed Star" was a touching ending. I know that sounds odd, but i could feel your lack of pleasure with this one. The final comment summed it up perfectly.

Thank you for sharing about each book. It's neat to learn what phenomena you've explored in your reading.

[Hailey]

Alias Reader wrote: "Sorry to see you had two disappointing books, Hailey.

I hope February gets you back on track."

Well Alias, February is still in its early stages. So there's still time for me to have a better reading month.

[Hailey]

madrano wrote: "Hailey wrote: "Hello everyone! For the month of January, I read four books.

My first January book was I Am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells. My review can be found here.

The best way I can descri..."

You're welcome, madrano!

[Hailey]

Bella (Kiki) wrote: "Hailey wrote: "Hello everyone! For the month of January, I read four books.

My first January book was I Am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells. My review can be found here.

The best way I can descri..."

Thank you for bringing these books to my attention, Bella. I think of the two you mentioned, The It Girl seems the most interesting to me.

[Lori]

I’m in the middle of reading through Agatha Christie’s backlist. I can’t get through some of them. I haven’t figured out the common thread connecting these though. My January reads were:

Nemesis by Agatha Christie. This book was a follow up to the Caribbean mystery starring Miss Marple. Very good choice of title with what I thought was a double meaning.

A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha. Enjoyable to me since the murder took place in an office. Since I work in an office I really appreciated the idea!

The Body in the Library by Dame Agatha. This was 1 of the earliest of Miss Marple’s stories. More of a 3 star read but still pertinent.

The Mirror Cracked by Ms Christie. Entertaining story that seemed familiar to me since I saw a film of this story that starred Elizabeth Taylor. Very good Marple book.

The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman. This had me in a different direction from mysteries. Very good story told in 2 different times of history.

The Mystery of Mrs Christie by Marie Benedict. Only pretty good 2 1/2 star. I much preferred The Christie Affair

[madrano]

Lori, it's a satisfying idea to read/reread Agatha Christie's mysteries. When i began Keeping a List of Books Read, it was because i kept reading the same Christie novels again & again, but Accidentally. Even today, i cannot recall which is which without my notes.

For instance, i thought i knew & remembered A Pocketful of Rye but not set in an office. Oops, some memory. You've planted a bee in my bonnet, re. a revisit to her books. As i was never a fan of Poirot, i wouldn't include his, nor Tommy & Tupence, as i remember theirs well, for some reason.

Onward, i'm not a fan of Benedict's work but it's a way to get one person's interpretation of a famed person. Sorry this one didn't work. You mentioned The Christie Affair--Nina de Gramont, is this the one you liked?

Continued success on your voyage.

[Alias Reader]

Lori wrote: "I’m in the middle of reading through Agatha Christie’s backlist. I can’t get through some of them. I haven’t figured out the common thread connecting these though. My January reads were:

The Mystery of Mrs Christie by Marie Benedict. Only pretty good 2 1/2 star. I much preferred The Christie Affair
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I've read a few by Benedict and they mostly disappointed me.

Cool idea to read some of her books for the month of January. I know there are some here who are Christie fans.

Are you going to do that same but pick a different author for Feb.?

[John]

Lori wrote: "I’m in the middle of reading through Agatha Christie’s backlist. I can’t get through some of them. I haven’t figured out the common thread connecting these though. My January reads were:

Nemesis b..."

The audio of They Came to Baghdad was well done.

[madrano]

I hadn't even heard of that Christie! Thanks for the title, John.

[Marie]

Alias Reader wrote: "Marie wrote: "I only read four books in January. I couldn't find any motivation to read more than four - usually I hover around seven or eight books a month but I kind of been just reading slow lat...

Only one stinker in the bunch. I would say that's a nice month."

Yep - one stinker - lol. Thank you, Alias! :)

[Marie]

madrano wrote: "Marie wrote: "I only read four books in January. I couldn't find any motivation to read more than four - usually I hover around seven or eight books a month but I kind of been just reading slow lat..."

You are welcome! :) Thank you! :)