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2019 Word of the Year

2019-01-01T07:00:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year, everyone! There is a blogger, Sheila @ Book Journey, who runs a meme called First Book of the Year. She also does another called Word of the Year. I have never made a conscious decision to have one particular word be my focus of the year but, upon reflection, I can see words that have become my focus in previous years, like: Joy, Strength, Family, and Improvement. This

Read Your (Book) Shelf Challenge 2018 Wrap-up Post #ReadYourShelf

2018-12-31T08:51:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Read Your (Book) Shelf Challenge 2018 hosted by Michelle @ Gather Together and Read. Here's was my stack: I used List Randomizer to sort the order. 10/12 book shelf books read CHALLENGE NOT COMPLETED 1. Bewitching by Alex Flinn (Kendra Chronicles, Book #2)

Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2018 Wrap-up Post

2018-12-31T08:09:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2018 hosted by Bev @ My Reader's Block. There is also a Goodreads group HERE. This is the goal that I was aiming for: Mount Blanc: Read 24 books from your TBR pile/s 87/24 books from my TBR pile finished El Toro Level completed (75 books) CHALLENGE

2018 Blogger Shame Challenge Wrap-Up Post

2018-12-31T08:05:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the 2018 Blogger Shame Challenge hosted by Anna @ Herding Cats & Burning Soup. Review books must be at least 4 months past due to count! There are no set levels, so I'm aiming for: Read 12 review books from my Blogger Shame pile. 9 Blogger Shame books read 7 Blogger Shame reviews

2018 Library Love Challenge Wrap-up Post #LibraryLoveChallenge @angels_gp

2018-12-31T07:52:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the 2018 Library Love Challenge hosted by Angela @ Angel's Guilty Pleasures. There is also a Goodreads group. This is the goal that I was aiming for: Dewey Decimal: Read 12 books 49/12 library books read Library Addict Level reached (48 books) CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1.

Audiobook Challenge 2018 Wrap-up Post

2018-12-31T07:41:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Audiobook Challenge 2018 hosted by Melanie @ Hot Listens and Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. This is the level that I was aiming for: Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands) 50+ 79/50 audiobooks read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza (DCI Erika Foster, Book

Strictly Print Reading Challenge Wrap-up Post #StrictlyPrintRC

2018-12-31T07:26:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Strictly Print Reading Challenge being hosted by Book Dragon's Lair. This was my goal: Picture Books: 26 68/26 print books read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. White Bodies by Jane Robins 2. Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan 3. Bewitching by Alex Flinn (Kendra Chronicles, Book #2) 4.

European Reading Challenge 2018 Wrap-up Post @GilionDumas

2018-12-29T12:39:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the European Reading Challenge 2018 being hosted by Rose City Reader. My goal was: FIVE STAR (DELUXE ENTOURAGE): Read at least five books by different European authors or books set in different European countries. 6/5 books set in different European countries CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1.

Monthly Key Word Challenge Wrap-up Post

2018-12-29T11:10:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Monthly Key Word Challenge hosted by Bev @ My Reader's Block. 12/12 key words completed 19 books read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. JANUARY: (A) White - White Bodies by Jane Robins; (B) Ice - The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza (DCI Erika Foster, Book #1) 2.

2018 Badass Books Reading Challenge Wrap-up Post @m_e_hawkins

2018-12-29T11:01:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the 2018 Badass Books Reading Challenge hosted by Melissa @ Melissa Hawkins Badass By Design. 18/18 books read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. A BOOK BY AN AUTHOR YOU'VE NEVER READ: White Bodies by Jane Robins 2. A POPULAR AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK: Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan 3. A BOOK THAT

2018 Debut Author Challenge Wrap-up Post #DebutAuthorChallenge

2018-12-29T10:53:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the 2018 Debut Author Challenge is being hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. My goal was to read one MG/YA/NA debut for 2018. 1/1 book read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young (Sky in the Deep

2018 New Release Challenge Wrap-up Post #2018NewRelease

2018-12-29T10:37:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the 2018 New Release Challenge hosted by Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Book Views. I aimed for: 1-30 books per year – New Release Newbie 19 new releases read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. Blood Fury by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Legacy, Book #3) 2. Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega,

The Official 2018 TBR Pile Challenge Wrap-up Post #TBR2018RBR

2018-12-29T10:31:00.001-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for The Official 2018 TBR Pile Challenge hosted by Adam @ Roof Beam Reader. 12/12 TBR pile books read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza (DCI Erika Foster, Book #1) 2. Carrie by Stephen King 3. The Bat by Jo Nesbo (Harry Hole, Book #1) 4. Into the

Goodreads 2018 Chubby Chunkster Challenge Wrap-up Post

2018-12-29T10:25:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Goodreads 2018 Chubby Chunkster Challenge I aimed to complete five chunksters (450+ pages), and I reached my goal! 7/5 chunksters read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey (The 5th Wave, Book #1) [457 pages] 2. Genesis by Brendan Reichs (Project Nemesis, Book #2) [512 pages] 3. Invisible Darkness: The Horrifying Case of

Merry Christmas!

2018-12-25T08:53:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful day with their families. You are in for a real treat. I have some amazing videos to share from our Sunday Service and Christmas Eve service, and this is absolutely the Best Version EVER of The Little Drummer Boy: And here are some more Christmas Carols liked you've never heard them before:

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

2018-12-24T15:38:00.000-06:00

This weekly meme is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date. I'm reading: Something from the library. TITLE: Of Love and Other Demons AUTHOR: Gabriel Garcia Marquez PUBLISHER: Knopf PUBLICATION DATE: May 2, 1995 (first published 1994) FORMAT: Hardcover LENGTH: 160 pages GENRE: Historical Fiction, Magical

Stacking The Shelves and Sunday Post

2018-12-23T08:38:00.000-06:00

This meme is hosted by Tynga over at Team Tynga's Reviews, which she describes as follows: "Stacking The Shelves is all about the books we are adding to our shelves each week, sharing with you our excitement for our newest titles and maybe have you discover a new book in the process!" Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Goodreads: An Apple a Day | Fall 2018 Seasonal Scavenger Challenge Wrap-up Post

2018-12-20T18:30:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Goodreads: An Apple a Day | Fall 2018 Seasonal Scavenger Challenge 25/25 COMPLETE 1. BALDWIN : Read a book set in a location that is cold more often than not; tell us where OR a book set in the 1700s Alaskan Holiday by Debbie Macomber - 13 Nov 2018Read a book set in a location that is cold more often than not [Alaska]2. CORTLAND : Read a book by an

#Book #Review: 3 out of 5 stars for Mercy Thompson: Moon Called, Volume 2 by Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence, Amelia Woo and Zachary Matheny @Mercys_Garage @DynamiteComics

2018-12-20T08:13:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Mercy Thompson: Moon Called, Volume 2 SERIES: Mercedes Thompson Graphic Novels, Book #1.2 AUTHORS: Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence, Amelia Woo, and Zach Matheny PUBLISHER: Dynamite Entertainment PUBLICATION DATE: January 31, 2012 (first published 2010) FORMAT: Paperback LENGTH: 120 pages GENRE: Fantasy/Urban

For Reading Addicts 2018 Reading Challenge Wrap-up Post @Reading_Addicts

2018-12-19T18:39:00.003-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the challenge hosted by Jacqui @ For Reading Addicts. 12/12 categories completed CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. A mystery or thriller: White Bodies by Jane Robins 2. A children’s or YA book: Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan 3. A story with an unreliable narrator: Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown 4. A biography or a memoir: Smoke Gets in Your

#Book #Review: 3 out of 5 stars for The Dream Keeper and Other Poems by Langston Hughes #LangstonHughes @KnopfBFYR

2018-12-19T18:14:00.000-06:00

TITLE: The Dream Keeper and Other Poems AUTHOR: Langston Hughes and Lee Bennett Hopkins (introduction) ILLUSTRATOR: Brian Pinkney PUBLISHER: Knopf Books for Young Readers PUBLICATION DATE: November 13, 2007 (first published 1996, originally published in 1932) FORMAT: Hardcover, 75th Anniversary Edition LENGTH: 96

2018 Monthly Motif Reading Challenge Wrap-up Post #monthlymotifgxo

2018-12-19T10:21:00.000-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the 2018 Monthly Motif Reading Challenge hosted by Kimberly @ Girlxoxo. 12/12 motifs completed 23 books read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. JANUARY (DIVERSIFY YOUR READING): Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan2. FEBRUARY (ONE WORD): Adam by Ted Dekker3. MARCH (TRAVEL THE WORLD): Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz (Moonlight Bay, Book #1)4.

Can't-Wait Wednesday: Dirty Little Secrets by Jo Spain @SpainJoanne @QuercusBooks #CWW #WOW

2018-12-19T07:00:00.000-06:00

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Tressa @ Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Find out more here. Here is this week's

GWB Book Bingo 2018 Wrap-up Post @TheGWBooks

2018-12-18T19:04:00.001-06:00

This is my Wrap-up Post for the Book Bingo 2018 challenge hosted by The Grand World of Book Reviews. 24/24 books read CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 1. A LIBRARY BOOK: White Bodies by Jane Robins2. A POPULAR AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK: Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan3. A BOOK SET IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY: The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza (DCI Erika Foster, Book #1)4. A BOOK

#Audiobook #Review: 2 out of 5 stars for The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden @PRHAudio

2018-12-18T18:38:00.001-06:00

TITLE: The Bear and the Nightingale SERIES: Winternight Trilogy, Book #1 AUTHOR: Katherine Arden NARRATOR: Kathleen Gati PUBLISHER: Random House Audio PUBLICATION DATE: January 10, 2017 FORMAT: Unabridged audiobook LENGTH: 11 hrs and 48 mins GENRE: Fantasy, Historical Fiction ISBN: