Goodreads Reading Challenge ’23

Good afternoon, bloggers! I’m back from my little writing break. I can’t believe it’s already summer, and, so far, my reading goal is to read 50 books, which is usually my annual reading goal. I haven’t reached it in previous challenges, but let’s give it a try. In the meantime, I’m trying to decide on my next read, now that I just finished 17 out of 50 books. Here’s my list from the beginning to the latest:

1. An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good, by Helene Tursten.
2. Women Talking, by Miriam Toews.
3. The Sweet Spot, by Amy Poeppel
4. The Guest House, by Robin Morgan-Bentley.
5. Let It Rain Coffee, by Angie Cruz.
6. The Life and Loves of a She-Devil, by Fay Weldon.
7. Dancing With Butterflies, by Reyna Grande.
8. Big Chicas Don’t Cry, by Annette Chavez Macias.
9. Schooled by a Senior, by K. Webster.
10. The Holiday, by T.M. Logan.
11. VIP (#1), by M. Robinson.
12. Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, by Lisa Unger.
13. One Lavender Ribbon, by Heather Burch.
14. In the Light of the Garden, by Heather Burch.
15. Lawn Boys, by K. Webster.
16. The Finishing School, by Joanna Goodman.
17. Dead Eleven, by Jimmy Juliano.

Have you read any of these titles? Or would you like to? If you’d like to check out my reading challenge, here’s the link. Feel free to follow me, as well. Happy reading!

Reading Challenge

Good evening, bloggers! I know it’s been awhile since my last post, but it’s good to be back. I thought I’d bring up this year’s Goodreads reading challenge. I believe I aimed for 50 books, this past year, but I got around to about 30 books, I believe. This year, I’m aiming for the same goal. Since this month is almost up, I’ve already read four books. Not bad, huh? Here’s what I’ve read, so far:

The Darkness, by Ragnar Jónasson.

It Would Be Night in Caracas, by Karina Sainz Borgo.

Pretty New Doll (Pretty Little Dolls, #3), by Ker Dukey and K. Webster.

The Perfect Plan, by Bryan Reardon.

Anyone else taking part in a reading challenge? If so, what books have you read or would like to read?

Happy reading!

What I’ve read, so far, this year

Good evening, bloggers! My apologies for not being as active on my page for a while. I believe I’ve overwhelmed myself with the many books I’ve wanted to read, including the surprise book mail I’d receive from giveaways. Lately, I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump, but I think we all have been there, right?

No matter, I’ll make the most of it. In the meantime, I thought I’d share a list of every book I’ve read this year, mainly ones I did enjoy and ones I found just okay.

• The Second Life of Nick Mason, by Steve Hamilton
• Hausfrau, by Jill Alexander Essbaum
• The Killer Inside Me, by Jim Thompson
• The Dark Lake, by Sarah Bailey
• 24: Deadline (24: Live Another Day, #1), by James Swallow
• Background Music, by J.R. Rogue
• The Resurrection of Joan Ashby, by Cherise Wolas
• The Butcher’s Wife, by Li Ang
• Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life, by Gary John Bishop
• The Aquitaine Progression, by Robert Ludlum
• Convicted, by Jameel McGee and Andrew Collins
• Cicada Summer, by Maureen Leurck
• The United Continuums (Continuum Trilogy, #3), by Jennifer Brody
• Swann’s Way Out (Henry Swann, #4), by Charles Salzberg
• The Gemini Contenders, by Robert Ludlum
• The Dog Who Was There, by Ron Marasco
• The Map That Leads to You, by J.P. Monninger
• Come Sundown, by Nora Roberts
• The Breakdown, by B.A. Paris
• Lift and Separate, by Marilyn Simon Rothstein
• He Said/She Said, by Erin Kelly
• Public Library and Other Stories, by Ali Smith
• Luellen & Lucy, by Dee DeTarsio
• Definitions of Indefinable Things, by Whitney Taylor
• Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert
• The 5 Love Languages: Singles Edition, by Gary Chapman
• Shanghai Girls (Shanghai Girls, #1), by Lisa See
• The Summer That Melted Everything, by Tiffany McDaniel
• The Golden Gate, by Vikram Seth
• Still Missing, by Chevy Stevens
• 1984, by George Orwell
• Behind Her Eyes, by Sarah Pinborough
• The German Girl, by Armando Lucas Correa
• The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living, by Louise Miller
• Not Exactly Love: A Memoir, by Betty Hafner

So there’s my list. I hope you all are enjoying your current reads. Are there any books on this list you’ve read or want to read? Feel free to post your comments. New reviews will be up as soon as possible. Happy reading!