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Hello Fellow Readers!

My list for 2025. Yeah!

1) There There 4 stars - if you like James this book is compelling in a very similar way imo

2) The Frozen River read 2/16/2025 4 stars

3) Baghdad without a Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia

4) Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power

5)The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams

6) The Count of Monte Cristo 4 stars 9/15/2025 what a wild ride!

7) The Belly of the Bow

8) The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism 1/20/2025 4 stars

9) Circe 9/25/25 4 stars Great book!

10) The Private Lives of the Tudors

11) What Angels Fear

12) Arctic Dreams

4 alts

a) Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland

b) Case Histories

c) Lonesome Dove

d) The Voyage

Hi Mary, I loved The Count of Monte Cristo and Circe. You've got a lot of biographies that I want to read on your list too. I'll be eager to see what you think of them. Happy reading.

I have heard good things about Circe and Say Nothing. Great list

I have a few of these on my tbr, so I will definitely be looking forward to your thoughts in the coming year.


Good luck and happy reading, Mary! ☺️

I've only read Case Histories and thought it was great. I really should check out something by Jon Meacham. I always thought he was very interesting when I've seen him interviewed. Happy reading.

Loved Case Histories, Frozen River, & Circe. Hope you enjoy them and all those on your list as well.
Happy Reading!

Lea wrote: "Hi Mary, I loved The Count of Monte Cristo and Circe. You've got a lot of biographies that I want to read on your list too. I'll be eager to see what you think of them. Happy reading."

Thanks, Lea! Yes, I am excited to read The Count of Monte Cristo. I enjoyed the Three Musketeers - I like his writing style. Yes, I am really into biographies right now. I am currently reading Washington by Chernow and it's amazing. Have to continue my founding fathers quest. Thanks for the encouragement!

John wrote: "I have heard good things about Circe and Say Nothing. Great list"

Let's get our buddy read going!

Patricia wrote: "Loved Case Histories, Frozen River, & Circe. Hope you enjoy them and all those on your list as well.
Happy Reading!"

Thanks Patricia!

Bill wrote: "I've only read Case Histories and thought it was great. I really should check out something by Jon Meacham. I always thought he was very interesting when I've seen him interviewed. Happy reading."

Yes! I am really looking forward to reading Meacham. I've heard so many good things about this book.

Alondra wrote: "I have a few of these on my tbr, so I will definitely be looking forward to your thoughts in the coming year.


Good luck and happy reading, Mary! ☺️"

Thanks, ALondra!

Mary wrote: "Thanks, Lea! Yes, I am excited to read The Count of Monte Cristo. I enjoyed the Three Musketeers - I like his writing style. Yes, I am really into biographies right now. I am currently reading Washington by Chernow and it's amazing. Have to continue my founding fathers quest. Thanks for the encouragement!"

I've got Washington by Chernow on my individual list and I'm really excited about it. I've only read Hamilton by him, but I loved it and I keep meaning to read more books. I'm so glad to hear you are loving it. I also almost had the book by Meachum on my list. I'm casually trying to read about the presidents - too many other challenges going to say it's a focus at this point...but I'm currently reading Mornings on Horseback and I am loving it so far. Happy reading!!

Thanks, Lea for the tip Mornings on Horseback I've added it to my list. I went to DC in October for the first time and went out to Mt. Vernon which was amazing. I also went to the Library of Congress and saw Jefferson's library - I was a complete
nerd and loved it. All those founding fathers are fascinating. I hope you enjoy Washington- we'll have to discuss!

I've read There There and Say Nothing... both excellent books. Many of your others are already on my TBR-- I will be watching to see what you think.

Mary wrote: "Thanks, Lea for the tip Mornings on Horseback I've added it to my list. I went to DC in October for the first time and went out to Mt. Vernon which was amazing. I also went to the Library of Congress and saw Jefferson's library - I was a complete nerd and loved it. All those founding fathers are fascinating. I hope you enjoy Washington- we'll have to discuss!"

Your trip to DC sounds amazing. I loved the Library of Congress too, I just wanted to live there and read. Mt. Vernon was pretty impressive too. There's so much to see and do in DC, I'd love to go back for another visit.

Let's definitely talk when we both read Washington this year. :-)

Frozen River is on so many tbr lists, including my own. Good reading to you!

Regarding The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism I gave it 4 stars.

If you seeking to understand the history and politics of what has gone on on Evangelical Churches in America, Alberta's book is thoughtful and we'll researched.

Mary wrote: "Regarding The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism I gave it 4 stars.

If you seeking to understand the history and politics of what has..."

Kudos on knocking out the first book, Mary! ☺️

I really enjoyed The Frozen River Great story and interesting window into the period, 1780's Maine. I liked knowing that the main character was an actual person and that she did in fact keep a daybook.

Alondra wrote: "Mary wrote: "Regarding The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism I gave it 4 stars.

Thanks, Alondra! 2 down now!

I really like your list - I may have to add some of these to my own TBR list!

Kristen wrote: "I really like your list - I may have to add some of these to my own TBR list!"

Thanks, Kristen. I am enjoying it so far.

Hey Mary. Just checking in to see how you are feeling about the challenge??

Alondra wrote: "Hey Mary. Just checking in to see how you are feeling about the challenge??"

Hi Alondra, sorry for the late reply. I am feeling good about it. If I complete 6, I am happy. Anything after is gravy. I have enjoyed my selections too. How is your list going?

Mary wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Hey Mary. Just checking in to see how you are feeling about the challenge??"

Hi Alondra, sorry for the late reply. I am feeling good about it. If I complete 6, I am happy. Anything..."

I am way behind, but I think I can do it now that most of my garden is being put to bed. I was OUTSIIIDDDEE. Hehheehe..... :D

I don't think I read too much of anything for like 3-4 months. Now, I HAVE to read 7 books from each challenge, just to meet the 12 on each of those lists. What was I thinking??

*cries*

Hi Alondra

Gardening and being outside sounds lovely. Sometimes the books just have to wait! Fall is the perfect time to get back into it.

Mary wrote: "Hi Alondra

Gardening and being outside sounds lovely. Sometimes the books just have to wait! Fall is the perfect time to get back into it."

Thanks Mary; and yes, it was lovely and just a great year for gardening.

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