JennH’s Comments (group member since Nov 17, 2023)

JennH’s comments from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.

Carrie wrote: "Here is my extremely late update to message #44. I am so sorry for not doing it before and I know it is too late to be updated in the group totals but I wanted to update it still for my own purpose..."

It's okay! Thanks for updating. Congrats on finishing the challenge, Carrie!

Christina wrote: "My name is Christina I am from Michigan I love all books but if I had to pick just one genre it would be mystery thriller suspense my reading goal it 40 books and I am reading the Nightingale by Kr..."

Hi Christina! Welcome to Goodreads, and welcome to our group! We are so sorry for your loss. It must be so difficult to have lost your grandma who was also your best friend. I hope it has been helpful to be immersed in a good book like The Nightingale.

We're so glad to have you join us. We hope you smash your reading goal of 40 books. Don't forget to include any books you may have read earlier in the year.

Since mysteries, thriller, suspense are your favorites (mine too!), you might like to check out one of our yearly challenges, Magical Mystery Tour. It is a challenge based on reading crime fiction including mystery, and other crime genres. It's never too late to join. And if you do, you can count crime books you've read since January 1, as long as they fit the prompts.

Feel free to look around, and reach out if you have any questions. Enjoy your reading!

Hi Mare! Looks like you're crushing your goal! Awesome! Your list has inspired me to pick up my Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life again, which has been an on again off again (though mostly off recently 😊) read for a number of years.

Hope that there have been a lot of fabulous books in your reading journey so far this year! Happy reading!

Murmur wrote: "Hello! My name is Mare and I am from Washington, DC. I tend to read lit fic, historical fiction, science fiction and I dabble in horror and classics. My goal was originally 25 books this year (I’m ..."

Hi Mare! Welcome to the group! I'm thrilled to have you join us. It's great to hear you're crushing your reading goal of 25. I'm so glad that you're repairing so nicely after earning your master's degree, that you need to change your reading goal. Way to go! And congrats on earning your masters! Quite an accomplishment! You deserve all the books!

Literary fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, horror, and classics are a great mix! Happy reading! We look forward to hearing about your latest reads. And thank you for letting us be a part of your reading journey!

Eleven on Top

Kayelle wrote: "I'm an avid reader, and this year I started reviewing books on my blog. A friend asked if I was doing a Goodreads challenge - and I thought I ought to come see what that meant. I've already read ov..."

Welcome to the group, Kayelle! We're so glad to have another avid reader join us. It's fantastic that your friend lead you to Goodreads, and you found your way to us. It is impressive that you've already read over 30 books this year. We'll be cheering you on as you read towards whatever goal you decide!

It might take a bit of time to get adjusted and find the things in the group, but take your time and don't hesitate to reach out if you need help with anything.

Happy reading!

Cindy wrote: "Hello - I’m a little late but glad to be here. I am from Michigan. I love to read and decided to join the reading community online, keeping track of my books and getting new ideas.I read many diffe..."

Hello Cindy! Welcome to our group. It's never too late! We're thrilled to have you join us. It's fantastic that you're joining the reading community online to keep track of books and get new ideas — and chose our group! Being part of a community definitely makes reading even more enjoyable! We love a diverse reader here, and it sounds like you enjoy many different genres, with a love for historical fiction. We applaud your efforts to branch out into cozy mysteries. They are a favorite of mine!

We have so much to do. Please look around and join what looks like fun. Let us know if you have questions.

mars wrote: "Hello, my name is Mara and I’m from Germany. I’m trying to pull myself out of my reading slump and keep up with reading during everyday chores. I really enjoy fantasy, science fiction, horror thril..."

Hi Mara! Welcome! We're so glad to have you join us. Your taste in fantasy, science fiction, horror, thriller, and classics sound awesome!

Ugh, the dreaded reading slump! They are so frustrating, aren't they! We have a variety of activities that can help make reading even more fun and engaging -- monthly, quarterly, and yearly challenges, Group Reads, and opportunities to read together in smaller groups with TBR Twins and Buddy Reads. Take a look around and see what you like. I hope you'll find an activity that can help you keep up with your reading!

Happy reading!

Cole wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Cole! Hope all is well. Looks like you are making great progress on your goal. Hope you are enjoying lots of awesome books so far! You've read one of my favorite books"

Reading's going great here. But just having finished our team readathon, I've been taking it easy. For me.

Haha, yes, I'm one to usually point out differences in books to film. But which movie did you watch? I hadn't realized that there have been so many versions. I was recently told to watch the 2024 adaptation with Pierre Niney. Then upon looking up the movie, I just found out that there's a 2024 miniseries with Sam Claflin! I feel like such a lengthy book would lend itself well/better? to a miniseries...

I'm afraid a re-read of The Count of Monte Cristo might not be in the works this year. I'd love to fit it in but I don't see how. However, I may surprise myself!

So the books I've got up for me are Misfortune Cookie by Vivien Chien (paperback) and Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe (audiobook.)

Happy reading!

LaNona wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Noel! Hope all is well! So glad that you've gotten back your reading spark and even needed to change your goal. Way to go! I'll be rooting for this to be your best reading year! An..."

I'm so glad! It's so important for moms, especially new moms, to do things for themselves. You have to take care of yourself, so that you can take care of your baby and others! Happy reading!

Christina wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Christina! 10 books is a solid goal and you're already on target to pass the number of books read last year. Progress! I hope you're enjoying your 2025 reads so far. Happy reading!""

Glad you're finding time to read, and decided what to read next! I tend to read a lot of series, so reading the next book tends to be an obvious choice. I also take part in lots of challenges, so that helps guide my reading and nudges me towards certain books over others.

Clare Leslie Hall must be a brilliant writer to evoke such feelings in you. Now you've got me intrigued by Broken Country...

Practical Magic

Update

1 - Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff 7/10/25
2 - I Am a Cat by Natsume Soseki 7/20/25
3 - The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
4 - The Silver Chair by CS Lewis 7/31/25
5 - Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger 8/4/25

Sarah wrote: "Message 17 Updated

10/10

CHALLENGE COMPLETED"

Yay! Congrats on completing the challenge, Sarah!

Update

1 - Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff 7/10/25
2 - I Am a Cat by Natsume Soseki 7/20/25
3 - The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
4 - The Silver Chair by CS Lewis 7/31/25
5 - Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger

I'm in the middle reading Confessions on the 7:45. But I'm not sure I'll be able to get to the last book by August 5th. 4 out of 5 isn't too bad???

Sea of Tranquility

Congratulations on completing the challenge, Chrissie and Janine!

Jennifer wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hi Jennifer! Hope all is well and that you're enjoying lots of great books this year! Happy reading!"

Thank you! The Readathons definitely help. Now, I just have to get caught up on ..."

Yes, aren't the readathons so much fun! I have to admit, I'm exhausted after them. I've been only leisurely reading the last few days. hahaha

I wish you well with your writing endeavors!

The Readathon WRAP UP & AWARDS are up.

We did great! Congrats, Team Novel Navigators!

Congratulations to the Time Trekkers, and everyone who took part! Great job to all!

Team readathons always motivate me to read more than I usually would, and I was able to check off a number of books for various challenges that I kept putting off. 😊

Thank you for another great readathon, Theresa and bailey!