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

JennH’s comments from the 2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge group.

Update to message #7

14/10

Kristina, Sarah & Carrie, congratulations on completing the challenge!

Thank you to everyone for participating in the From Page To Halloween Parade! It was great fun to see everyone's book inspired costumes!

Congratulations on completing the challenge, Whitney and Amy (Other Amy)!

Updated to message # 58.

Silencia wrote: "JennH wrote: "Woohoo! Congratulations on crushing your goal, Silencia! Kudos!

I did finally get to read In an Absent Dream for a readathon. I see what you mean. Heartbreaking."

Thank you! I was r..."

I went back to look at my ratings for the series so far and I think the first book, Every Heart a Doorway, and In an Absent Dream have been my favorites.

Lexi wrote: "JennH Right?!?! I am more than proud of myself for my progress. And yes, I have discovered some new reads, particularly Cozy Mysteries. I am currently reading one right now and I having too much fu..."

Oh, I absolutely love cozy mysteries! A significant portion of my read list is cozy mysteries, especially culinary cozies. 😊

Ummm...75? I think you've hit it? 😂😂😂

Isn't it wonderful discovering new genres to love??

I'm a huge fan of The Hunger Games series. I've read the first of The Magicians series, not sure why I didn't continue. I'll have to look into the others. I've read a book or two from V.E. Schwab, Gabrielle Zevin, and Emilia Hart. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin stands out bc of the nostalgia and I unintentionally visited the Glass Flowers exhibit (it was absolutely lovely.)

I love that Carmilla - Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Annotated is on your list. I was recommended it by a huge fan of the book and character.

I hope books can give you a bit of a brain break from your science based courses, when you get a chance to read.

Cristen wrote: "JennH wrote: "You're almost there, Cristen! I'm excited to see you crush your goal!"

I did it!"

Woohoo! 🎉 Congratulations on hitting your goal, Cristen!

Shari wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hope you’re getting closer to your goal and enjoying your 2025 reads, Shari!

And I'm so glad you remembered to suggest the Sisterhood of the Traveling Books to be one of the additio..."

Bummer about the record number of DNFs but good on you for not wasting time on books you're not interested in!

Yay, Monica! You did it! Congratulations on hitting your goal!

It's awesome that last month was a really good reading month for you and you found some great books. Always feels great when that happens. I'm excited to see what number of books you end up, too!

Maria wrote: "JennH wrote: "Maria, congratulations on demolishing both the old and the new goal! You rock! Hope you are discovering many new favorite authors and books!"

Thank you. I have discovered some new au..."

I completely agree! Challenges definitely do help push one to explore new genres and authors. I remember a time when I basically read 4-5 authors. Silly me. Thank goodness they were prolific authors, but still... I obviously missed out on so much.

Lindy-Lane wrote: "JennH wrote: "Lindy-Lane, hope you’re getting closer to your goal and enjoying your 2025 reads!"
on the overall goal of books to read this year of 140 i have achieved that...but only half of my goa..."

Congratulations on hitting your goal of 140, Lindy-Lane! Good luck on your non fiction goal! There's two months left until the end of the year. You've got this!

Jeannine wrote: "JennH wrote: "Jeannine, hope you are enjoying your 2025 books, and discovering new favorite authors and books!"

Thank You! My last book was a bit of a stinker but I hope the few I am reading now a..."

Glad you're reading better books to make up for the stinker! I am still enjoying my books. Been binging on some mangas, which are always fun to read.

Flora wrote: "JennH wrote: "Flora, I hope you are enjoying your 2025 reads as you're getting closer to your goal!"

I really am! Thanks for asking!

It's difficult to decide what my favorite is so far this year..."

Such a good problem to have! Too many good books!

We're a huge fan of the Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley. Listened to the books on many a road trip. I don't know why we've never read any of this other books. Might have to check out The Weirdies.

Congratulations on hitting your goal, D.L.! Way to go! Hope there were many new favorite authors and books!

And you've got this! Two months is a good amount of time to find some 5 star reads!

Cole wrote: "JennH wrote: "Cole, I hope you are enjoying your 2025 reads as you are getting closer to your goal!"

Hey! It is going well. I am behind, but I think I can still make it! I hope your reading is goi..."

The year is still young, Cole! You've got this!

I see you're getting in your horror reads for October. I should do a re-read of The Lottery, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Cask of Amontillado. Hmmm, and since I just read a retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher, I should read that as well...

My reading is indeed going well. I've hit my Goodreads challenge but still working on yearly challenges.

That's absolutely fantastic that you got so many great recommendations from friends, family, and librarians, Bev! I'm so glad your books led you on an adventure. I've been reading many wonderful books, too. Any books or authors you recommend?

Shelley wrote: "JennH wrote: "I hope your reading has picked up again..."

Thank you! I think I've read too much fiction this year, so I loaded up my holds list for the rest of the year with non-fiction books. Nex..."

Hahaha, I never think one can read too much fiction as that's most of what I read. But I understand what you mean. I hope you enjoy the rest of your year with wonderful non fiction books!

Woohoo! Congratulations on crushing your goal, Carolyn! You rock! I think you should definitely aim for a much bigger number of books next year!

Aved wrote: "Hey Jenn, thanks for the encouragement! I have really enjoyed almost all the books listed. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the same books as I did, it is always nice to fellow fan.

I liked the Trial..."

Yeah, Trials of Apollo was a bit more mature. I just took it as it is appealing to the audience who first read Percy Jackson and the Olympians.