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Sophia’s comments from the Mount TBR Challenge 2025 group.

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Nov 26, 2025 09:13PM

1256310 Prayers for you both!
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Nov 04, 2025 10:37AM

1256310 Lots of treats in the reading/listening stack for October!

YTD: 176 books

The Devil's Novice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #8) by Ellis Peters The Lost One by Mary Stewart The Wind Off the Small Isles and the Lost One by Mary Stewart A Bone to Pick (Aurora Teagarden, #2) by Charlaine Harris A Very Plain Young Man (The Hapgoods of Bramleigh, #2) by Christina Dudley Three Bedrooms, One Corpse (Aurora Teagarden Series #3) by Charlaine Harris Perfect Poison (The Children of Graistan #.5) by Denise Domning
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Sep 26, 2025 04:08PM

1256310 Happy Fall, Y'all! September has kept me hopping with lots of fabulous reading.

YTD: 169

Sanctuary (Roman’s Chronicles, #1) by Ilona Andrews Lady Susan by Jane Austen Grave Surprise (Harper Connelly, #2) by Charlaine Harris A Love for all Seasons (The Garistan chronicles, #5) by Denise Domning Awaken the Sleeping Heart (The Children of Graistan) by Denise Domning On the Night of the Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt Detection Unlimited (Inspectors Hannasyde & Hemingway, #8) by Georgette Heyer An Ice Cold Grave (Harper Connelly, #3) by Charlaine Harris Walk by Faith (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #18) by Rosanne Bittner Old Wives Tales by Clare Heath-Whyte (2013-06-15) by Clare Heath-Whyte Grave Secret (Harper Connelly, #4) by Charlaine Harris A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas (Smokin’ Hot Cowboys, #1) by Kim Redford
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Aug 29, 2025 09:48AM

1256310 August was a busy month in real life, but I was still able to read and listen to a good stack from my TBR pile.

Here's what I read/listened to:

YTD: 157/150 books

Spring's Fury (The Graistan Chronicles, #3) by Denise Domning The Leper of Saint Giles (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #5) by Ellis Peters India Black and the Gentleman Thief (Madame of Espionage, #4) by Carol K. Carr The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters The Sanctuary Sparrow (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #7) by Ellis Peters Autumn's Flame (The Graistan Chronicles, #4) by Denise Domning Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1) by Charlaine Harris
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Aug 29, 2025 09:43AM

1256310 Pamela wrote: "Congratulations for reaching your goal!! Way to go!"

Appreciate the pat on the back, Pamela! My first time reaching the summit. :)
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Aug 29, 2025 09:43AM

1256310 CinCO wrote: "Sophia wrote: "It's not quite the end of July, but I am feeling euphoric- maybe from the heady height at the pinnacle of Mt. Olympus where I've planted my flag. Yes, I finished. Woohoo!!! First tim..."

Thank you, CinCO!!! I'm so excited.
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Jul 25, 2025 05:44PM

1256310 It's not quite the end of July, but I am feeling euphoric- maybe from the heady height at the pinnacle of Mt. Olympus where I've planted my flag. Yes, I finished. Woohoo!!! First time reaching the top of Mt. Olympus.

YTD: 150/150

Whispers in the Waters (Blood of the Fae, #0.5) by Sarah Chislon Secrets in the Sand by Carolyn Brown The Party Line by Carolyn Brown Lost & Found A Fairy Tale of Pride & Prejudice by Julie Cooper A Thankful Heart (Love at the Chocolate Shop, #2) by Melissa McClone A Morbid Taste for Bones (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #1) by Ellis Peters One Corpse Too Many (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #2) by Ellis Peters Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters A Tarnished Canvas by Anna Lee Huber St. Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #4) by Ellis Peters
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Jun 30, 2025 04:36PM

1256310 Jumpin' June-bugs, I'm on a roll. I am going to make it this year.
Here's how I finished June:

YTD: 140/150 books

Jane Austen's Charlotte Her Fragment of a Last Novel, Completed by Julia Barrett by Julia Barrett Day Shift Dramatized Adaptation (Midnight, Texas #2) by Charlaine Harris Murder is Easy by Agatha Christie An Easy Death Dramatized Adaptation (Gunnie Rose #1) by Charlaine Harris Night Shift Dramatized Adaptation (Midnight, Texas #3) by Charlaine Harris Passin' Through (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures) A Novel by Louis L'Amour The English Wife by Lauren Willig India Black (Madam of Espionage, #1) by Carol K. Carr India Black and the Widow of Windsor (Madam of Espionage, #2) by Carol K. Carr Winter's Heat (The Graistan Chronicles, #1) by Denise Domning Flint by Louis L'Amour Resort to Love (Paradise Key, #3) by Priscilla Oliveras One Night with Her Bachelor (Wild Montana Nights #1) by Kat Latham Lavender Vows (The Medieval Herb Garden, #1) by Colleen Gleason Summer's Storm (Season #2) by Denise Domning Pathway to Prayer Encouragements to Pray from Voices of the Past by M.J. Hancock
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Jun 01, 2025 12:13PM

1256310 May was a blur with all sorts of events and little things keeping me busy, but I must have found lots of time to read and listen to books because I made great strides for the challenge.

YTD: 124/150 books

The Seventh Sinner (Jacqueline Kirby Mysteries, Book 1) by Elizabeth Peters Devil-May-Care by Elizabeth Peters A Daughter's Guide to Mothers and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #8) by Dianne Freeman The Complete Sookie Stackhouse Stories (Sookie Stackhouse) by Charlaine Harris Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard Mysteries, #1) by Charlaine Harris Shakespeare's Champion (Lily Bard, #2) by Charlaine Harris Shakespeare's Christmas (Lily Bard #3) by Charlaine Harris Pride and Pyramids by Amanda Grange The Murders of Richard III (Jacqueline Kirby Mysteries) by Elizabeth Peters Die for Love by Elizabeth Peters Naked Once More (Jacqueline Kirby Mysteries) by Elizabeth Peters Shakespeare's Trollop (A Lily Bard Mystery, #4) by Charlaine Harris Atonement Sky (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #9; Psy-Changeling, #24) by Nalini Singh A Daughter of Fair Verona (Daughter of Montague, #1) by Christina Dodd Shakespeare's Counselor by Charlaine Harris
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Apr 28, 2025 12:52PM

1256310 Here is my first steps from base camp and up Mt. Olympus!

YTD: 109/150 books

Legend of the Forbidden (The Dragons Saga, #4) by Cloud S. Riser Daughters of Olympus by Hannah M. Lynn The Silversmith's Puzzle (Captain Jim and Lady Diana Mysteries, #4) by Nev March Magic Bleeds Dramatized Adaptation (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Magic Slays Dramatized Adaptation (Kate Daniels, #5) by Ilona Andrews Legend of the Great Dragon (The Dragons Saga, #6) by Cloud S. Riser The Highland Bride's Choice (Campbell Sisters, #1) by Amanda Forester From Pemberley to Gretna Green A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig What Ought to Have Been by M.J. Stratton
Sophia Climbs II (12 new)
Apr 28, 2025 12:48PM

1256310 Yay! I leveled up and am ready to climb the highest peak.

Howdy all!

I'm very excited to start my climb for the summit. I plan to update my climb at the end of each month with the list of books I read during that month.

I do reviews on each book, but I'll be posting them on the individual book page. So, if you are interested, feel free to 'follow' or 'friend' if you want to see them.

Cheering you all on and hope we all make it to the top!
Sophia's Climb (9 new)
Apr 28, 2025 12:46PM

1256310 Plunged my flag at the pinnacle of Mt. Everest this month. Woohoo!

Here's the #96-100

Legend of the Touched (The Dragons Saga, #3) by Cloud S. Riser Grass Isn't Greener The Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard by Danae Wolfe Magic Strikes Dramatized Adaption (Kate Daniels, #3) by Ilona Andrews Belle Lisette by Jan Hahn Archangel's Ascension (Guild Hunter, #17) by Nalini Singh
Sophia's Climb (9 new)
Apr 03, 2025 07:57PM

1256310 Marching on up the mountain in March!
Another super productive reading month.

YTD: 95/100 books

Must Love Hockey (Brooklyn, #5.5) by Sarina Bowen A Pig in a Poke by Melanie Rachel The Secrets of Still Waters Chasm (Ohnita Harbor Series, #2) by Patricia Crisafulli Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea Brighton Rescue A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig Moon Called Dramatized Adaptation (Mercy Thompson #1) by Patricia Briggs Brother Dearest A Pride & Prejudice variation by Elin Eriksen Blood Bound Dramatized Adaptation (Mercy Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs Starship Bandits (Starship Bandits, #1) by Jonathan Yanez Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs Bone Crossed Dramatized Adaptation Mercy Thompson 4 (Mercy Thompson) by Patricia Briggs Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson, #7) by Patricia Briggs Silence Fallen (Mercy Thompson, #10) by Patricia Briggs Who Will Remember (Sebastian St. Cyr, #20) by C.S. Harris The Mint Julep Murders (Southern Ghost Hunter, #8) by Angie Fox Jane Austen's Bookshelf A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend by Rebecca Romney Storm Cursed (Mercy Thompson, #11) by Patricia Briggs Smoke Bitten (Mercy Thompson, #12) by Patricia Briggs Soul Taken (Mercy Thompson, #13) by Patricia Briggs A Fashionably French Murder (An American In Paris Mystery, #3) by Colleen Cambridge Homecoming (Mercy Thompson Graphic Novel, #0) by Patricia Briggs Anna MacCauley's Legacy (MacCauley Trilogy Book 2) by Jannis DeGraw Buhr Austen at Sea by Natalie Jenner Last Chance to Save the World (Chaotic Orbits #3) by Beth Revis The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart Black Coffee (Hercule Poirot, #7.5) by Charles Osborne A Devoted Sister by Jann Rowland Magic Burns Dramatized Adaption (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews Never Too Late (The Lonely Hearts Book Club Series) by Hannah M. Lynn
Shine On by Morgan Brice (not on GoodReads)
Memory and Malice by Morgan Brice (not on GoodReads)
Sophia's Climb (9 new)
Mar 03, 2025 02:08PM

1256310 Thanks to a shut in month due to the flu and other illnesses I made a big dent in my TBR pile and scrambled up the side of Everest to past the midway point.

YTD: 63/100 books

The Lost Passenger by Frances Quinn Eternal Magic by Alexandra Ivy Towards Zero by Agatha Christie Dead Ringer A Western Trio by Louis L'Amour Risky Romance (Wolf Security Book 4) by Kendall Talbot Two More Days at Netherfield by Heather Moll Meadow Falls by Carolyn Brown The King's Messenger by Susanna Kearsley More Than Merry (Love & Steel, #2.5) by Jessica Topper A Fortuitous Fall Expanded Edition A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig Candy Apples and Clairvoyants (Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries, #4) by Danielle Garrett Pemberley to Waterloo Georgiana Darcy's Diary, Volume 2 by Anna Elliott Star Cruise Chef's Kiss by Veronica Scott Mr Bingley's Bride A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Pride & Prejudice Variations) by Catherine Bilson The Best Of Relations by Catherine Bilson Six Weeks in Reno by Lucy H. Hedrick Kills Well with Others (Killers of a Certain Age, #2) by Deanna Raybourn Still Waters A Pride and Prejudice variation by Elin Eriksen Love by Turns A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella by Kimbelle Pease Trojan Gold (Vicky Bliss, #4) by Elizabeth Peters Star-Crossed Darcy A Novella by Sarah Deeham A Quick Succession of Busy Nothings A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jayne Bamber I am Jael Expanded Edition A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig Miss Bennet & Mr Bingley by Fenella J. Miller The Banished Uncle Expanded Edition A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig Ramsgate Rescue A Ramsgate Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig Crossroads by M.J. Stratton From Another Perspective A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M.J. Stratton The Redemption of Lydia Wickham A Pride and Prejudice Sequel/Variation by M.J. Stratton Two Truths and a Lie by Cory O'Brien Bound by Love by Jann Rowland Fathers Know Best by Iris Lim That's What Makes It Love by Iris Lim Catherine Called Kitty A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Charms Story by M.J. Stratton Mr. Darcy's Fair Trade by Alix James Through a Different Lens by Riana Everly Words Unspoken by Iris Lim American Werewolf in Space (Not Your Mama's Alien Romance #1) by Alisha Sunderland Out of Obscurity by Jann Rowland The Page Turner by Viola Shipman The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor (Gravesyde Priory Mysteries #1) by Patricia Rice Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man (Vera Wong, #2) by Jesse Q. Sutanto , and Outnumbered by Iris Lim (not on Goodreads)
Sophia's Climb (9 new)
Jan 31, 2025 08:11PM

1256310 As the wintry January wraps up, I am excited by my progress up the mountain and happy to share.

YTD: 19/100 books

The Lady in Glass and Other Stories by Anne Bishop Murderers Creek (Maggie Blackthorne #2) by LaVonne Griffin-Valade The Next Grave (Columbia River, #6) by Kendra Elliot Cousin Kate by Georgette Heyer Star Cruise Captain's Prequel by Veronica Scott The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict Star Cruise Captain's Story by Veronica Scott Her Cowboy Cupid A Clean and Uplifting Romance (The Cowboys of Garrison, Texas Book 5) by Sasha Summers Cold as Hell (Haven's Rock, #3) by Kelley Armstrong Whispers of Fortune (Golden State Treasure, #1) by Mary Connealy Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton A Play of Heresy (Joliffe the Player, #7) by Margaret Frazer The Unquiet Bones (Hugh De Singleton’s Chronicles #1) by Mel Starr My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood Georgiana’s Friend by C.P. Odom A Most Attentive Father A Regency Novel inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier A Bouquet of Bennets, Mary's Story by Victoria Lynn Turnabout by Sydney Salier
Sophia's Climb (9 new)
Jan 31, 2025 08:04PM

1256310 Jessica wrote: "Good luck, Sophia! :)"

Yay! Thank you, Jessica!
Sophia's Climb (9 new)
Nov 26, 2024 04:32PM

1256310 Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Sophia, best of luck for you for 2025. Look forward to following your updates."

You're a peach, Erin! Appreciate your well wishes and send them right back for your own good climbing year. :)
Sophia's Climb (9 new)
Nov 21, 2024 03:03PM

1256310 Howdy all!

I'm very excited to start my climb for the summit. I plan to update my climb at the end of each month with the list of books I read during that month.

I do reviews on each book, but I'll be posting them on the individual book page. So, if you are interested, feel free to 'follow' or 'friend' if you want to see them.

Cheering you all on and hope we all make it to the top!
Introductions (47 new)
Nov 21, 2024 02:58PM

1256310 I'm back again because I still have a mountain of books to conquer. I'm upping the ante this year and will set my goal as Mt. Everest.

Cheering you all on to your pinnacles!
Sophia