2025 Reading Challenge discussion

This is my first participation in a reading challenge so looking forward to it. I am hoping I can read more than my 40 Books. I am starting late but I am hopeful that I will succeed.

# 1 Broken Dolls by James Carol. A great physiological thriller. This is his debut novel featuring ex FBI profiler Jefferson Winter. I have purchased other books in this series and hoping to read as part of my challenge 2016.

# 2 James Patterson. This was the 1st book I read by James in 7 yrs and I loved it! Will be doing a catchup with him for sure.

#3 by Misty Griffin. I could not put this book down. It evoked a lot of emotions in me from anger to sadness. A great read showing us that not everything is always as it seems. Being educated myself in a religious institution I was faced with memories from this horrid time in my life.

#4 Kill me again by Rachel Abbott. This is the latest book featuring DCI Tom Douglas, whilst you dont have to read them in order it helps too so you understand the relationships better. I loved loved loved this book! Full of suspence and Rachel's style of writing is easy to follow.

#5 The no.1 Ladies Detective agency by Alexander McCall Smith. One of my favs this year. Will be reading others in this series

#6 The Cat, the Quilt and the Corpse by Leann Sweeney. My first attempt at reading a cosy mystery and yes! I am hooked. I think it appealed to me because I am a cat lover, but the perfect books when I need a change from my usual thrillers.

#7 Going Home by June Thomson. Didnt enjoy this book. The first part was reasonable but the second half of the book just too predictable and felt rushed.

Welcome Christine! Good luck with your goal :)

Winter wrote: "Welcome Christine! Good luck with your goal :)"

Thank you. I still feel a bit lost as I have only joined GR but totally love the community and appreciate everyone's reviews, lists etc.

It will get easier after a while, it's only confusing in the beginning :) Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions :)

#8 For Cat's Only: How to train your human and more! A light hearted short book for cat lovers.

Christine wrote: "#8 For Cat's Only: How to train your human and more! A light hearted short book for cat lovers."

Nice, need to check out that one! Do you have cats?

Winter wrote: "Christine wrote: "#8 For Cat's Only: How to train your human and more! A light hearted short book for cat lovers."

Nice, need to check out that one! Do you have cats?"

Yes I sure do. Two boys Thunder and Ollie. Love them to bits. They are my children now lol.

#9 The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty .

Loved this book! First time reading from this author. It opened up a heap of emotions and memories.

Christine wrote: "Winter wrote: "Christine wrote: "#8 For Cat's Only: How to train your human and more! A light hearted short book for cat lovers."

Nice, need to check out that one! Do you have cats?"

Yes I sure d..."

I know the feeling exactly! I love my girl Naminé to bits too. Sometimes I think a little too much. I get so scared for her, but she is just so much joy, huge personality ^^

Finished #10 by Erin Hunter
What a great read full of hidden words of wisdom. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Christine wrote: "Finished #10 by Erin Hunter
What a great read full of hidden words of wisdom. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series."

Nice! That series is very underread I feel. It is so cozy!

Good luck with your challenge! It looks like you're doing great already. :)

Cassandra wrote: "Good luck with your challenge! It looks like you're doing great already. :)"
Thanks Cassandra. Yes! I find that keeping track like this keeps me more motivated.

Finished #11 by Robert Bryndza

I fantastic debut book that I devoured practically in one sitting. Fell in love with DCI Erika Foster.

It helps me too. It keeps reading in the top of my mind, so I find snatches of time where I might have just watched TV before.

Finished #12 by Erin Hunter

Another beautiful book!

Finished #13 by Erin Hunter

A beautiful magical book.

Finished #14 by Michelle Tam

This book is not only a cooking book but a humorous journey into family life.

Finished #15 by Erin Hunter.

A quick 97 page manga book. A pleasant lighthearted book belonging to the Warrior Cat series.

#16 by Malala Yousafzai
This was a DNF one for me. I did read 3/4 of the book and did manage to get a reasonable understanding of why so many men and women join terrorist groups in these countries but it does not excuse the radicalized Westerners who join these groups.

#17 by Erin Hunter
Another wonderful warrior book full of emotion. Its been awhile since I have cried reading a novel. Recommended for all ages from 8 to 100.

#18 by Erin Hunter

Living the dream.

My daughter loves the Warriors series. It looks like I'm going to have to give them a go.

I loved the Warrior books as a kid. I really should give them a go again.

Hooray! I have completed my first reading challenge on Goodreads.
50 books for 2016. My last few books I finished in the last couple of weeks, being, .
I have read all of these since receiving my new kindle paperwhite.