Books and Jams Readalong discussion

Hello everyone! Buckle up for our longest book yet! My edition of The Winter Sea has just over 500 pages. But I'm not worried. The last Susanna Kearsley book I read was totally captivating and felt like a quick read. I'm hoping this one is the same!

Say hello and where you're reading from if you're joining in this month (February) for The Winter Sea!! Is it still winter where you are? Here in Virginia it is starting to feel pretty spring like, but we're supposed to get just a bit more snow before winter is officially over!

Hi there! I’m Shannon, from Boston, still snow on the ground here! I’m hoping to start the Winter Sea next week. I’m usually wary of readalong’s because...pressure!! I love how yours is set up though, Krista. I’m looking forward to discussing with everyone!

Shannon wrote: "Hi there! I’m Shannon, from Boston, still snow on the ground here! I’m hoping to start the Winter Sea next week. I’m usually wary of readalong’s because...pressure!! I love how yours is set up thou..."

So glad you're here Shannon! I can't wait to dive into this one!

Hi! I'm Vonda from northeastern Indiana. Yes, it is still winter here. This morning the sun was shining brightly through the east bedroom window, and at the same time I could see snow blowing by from the west through the south bedroom window. It's supposed to snow more today and tomorrow. It's Indiana.

I like Susanna Kearsley. I read The Winter Sea a couple of years ago and loved it. It will be fun to read it again and join in the discussion.

Hi I am here have had this book on my book shelf for atleast a year. Looking forward to reading with everyone. Thinking of starting a few chapters tonight. Freezing here in upstate NY plan to sit next to fire with a cup of tea and enjoy.

Winter here but it's been a strange one! We were bitterly cold in January - more so than normal and we haven't really had snow yet...just a dusting. It was in the low 70s early this week but it's back down now.

My copy of the book and audiobook is ready at the library so I'll grab it in the next day or so and get started -- glad you mentioned how long it was!

Cassie wrote: "Winter here but it's been a strange one! We were bitterly cold in January - more so than normal and we haven't really had snow yet...just a dusting. It was in the low 70s early this week but it's b..."

Welcome, Cassie! I can't wait to hear what you think of the audiobook. It's not on Hoopla. I should check Overdrive too. I love hearing Scottish brogue instead of trying to read it!

Wendy wrote: "Hi I am here have had this book on my book shelf for atleast a year. Looking forward to reading with everyone. Thinking of starting a few chapters tonight. Freezing here in upstate NY plan to sit n..."

My mom is in upstate NY too, Wendy. Winters there last FOREVER! haha. Hope you're snuggled up today!

Vonda wrote: "Hi! I'm Vonda from northeastern Indiana. Yes, it is still winter here. This morning the sun was shining brightly through the east bedroom window, and at the same time I could see snow blowing by fr..."

So glad you're going to join us, Vonda! I look forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing if your opinions change from the first time around!

Thanks, Krista! I found your booktube yesterday and saw The Winter Sea, and thought I need to join this group!

You always see new things on rereading. I hope to get started in the next day or so. :)

enjoy everyone finished the book tonight and loved it.

Thanks Krista again for such a great recommendation.

Hi I’m Leslie. I live in Southern California. I began the book last night and so far, I’m enjoying it.

Leslie wrote: "Hi I’m Leslie. I live in Southern California. I began the book last night and so far, I’m enjoying it."

Glad you're here this month, Leslie! I hope you enjoy Winter Sea! I still have to write all my thoughts in the last discussion thread, but I really enjoyed this one for the most part.

Hello! I'm Jan from southern Calif. Our library just emailed me that a hold copy came in for me this morning so I'll pick it up ASAP and try to catch up with y'all. 😉 It sounds like a great read.

Angela wrote: "Hi everyone,I'm Angela from Southeastern Indiana. It is still winter here,we have had freezing rain and icy fog the past few days. I am so over it. I have never read Susanna Kearsley before and thi..."

Hi Angela! Glad you're here! You're not late! I set up the discussions so that you can join in at any point during the month and join in each section's discussion as you get there. How fun that you're in a read Scotland reading group. I love books set there! I hope you enjoy Susanna Kearsley!

Jan wrote: "Hello! I'm Jan from southern Calif. Our library just emailed me that a hold copy came in for me this morning so I'll pick it up ASAP and try to catch up with y'all. 😉 It sounds like a great read."

So glad you'll be reading with us this month, Jan! Welcome! I hope you like this story. It's a bit chunky, but I found the pacing to be pretty quick.

I’m excited to be starting this book today. I love the cover! This will be my first Susanna Kearsley. I’ve heard nothing but good things about her writing. Im hoping that holds true :)

Amber wrote: "I’m excited to be starting this book today. I love the cover! This will be my first Susanna Kearsley. I’ve heard nothing but good things about her writing. Im hoping that holds true :)"

I'm so excited to see what you think about Susanna Kearsley, Amber! I really liked this one. I still need to share my thoughts from the ending, but I did like it! Hope you enjoy! Glad you're here.