2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion

I'm posting this a bit late, but I have already been reading, hoping to finish 100 books soon! Here are my reads! Find my reviews here.

Progress: [█████████░] 95%


1. Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang.

2. Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It by Benjamin Bikman.

3. A Rulebook for Restless Rogues by Jess Everlee.

4. The Gentleman's Book of Vices by Jess Everlee.

5. Gloves Off by Stephanie Archer.

6. All's Well by Mona Awad.

7. Dear Future Me by Deborah O'Connor.

8. Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin.

9. Thorn Season by Kiera Azar.

10. Make Believe: Poems for Hoping Again by Victoria Hutchins.

11. Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood.

12. The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang.

13. The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell.

14. Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood.

15. Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum.

16. Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano.

17. Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano.

18. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

19. Terminal Impasse by Sara Driscoll.

20. Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano.

21. Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano.

22. Deep End by Ali Hazelwood.

23. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett.

24. Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano.

25. The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay.

26. I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai.

27. The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan.

28. The Geographer's Map to Romance by India Holton.

29. The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan.

30. Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan.

31. The Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi Matthews.

32. The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton.

33. The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews.

34. We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad.

35. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore.

36. The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton.

37. Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood.

38. The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton.

39. One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus.

40. Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout.

41. Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M.J. Wassmer.

42. The Villain Edit by Laurie Devore.

43. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna.

44. The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden.

45. Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn.

46. Snap Out of It by Maddie Dawson.

47. Funny Story by Emily Henry.

48. The Society For Soulless Girls by Laura Steven.

49. Ms. V's Hot Girl Summer by A.H. Cunningham.

50. The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken.

51. Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon.

52. The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton.

53. The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox.

54. Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly.

55. One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus.

56. The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling.

57. Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy.

58. The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie.

59. Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough by Michael Easter.

60. Dear Teacher by Maddalena Vaglio Tanet.

61. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.

62. Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie.

63. One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware.

64. The Big Four by Agatha Christie.

65. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia.

66. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg.

67. Book Lovers by Emily Henry.

68. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett.

69. Starling House by Alix E. Harrow.

70. Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes.

71. The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton.

72. Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood.

73. Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood.

74. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

75. The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.

76. The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore.

77. Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose.

78. The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins.

79. Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood.

80. Bride by Ali Hazelwood.

81. Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer.

82. The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton.

83. Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith.

84. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear.

85. Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by B.J. Fogg.

86. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy.

87. Eruption by Michael Crichton.

88. Lights Out by Navessa Allen.

89. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

90. A Bluestocking's Guide to Decadence by Jess Everlee.

91. Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel.

92. The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu.

93. The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling.

94. The Influencers by Anna-Marie McLemore.

95. The Wedding People by Alison Espach.

Currently Reading: The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling. It's spooky season after all 🎃

Hi Aved! It's never too late! Looks like you're crushing your goal. You're almost there! I hope you are enjoying your reading journey.

You have some great books on your list. The Finlay Donovan series is such a fun read. I've been working on The Trials of Apollo series and am up to The Tower of Nero. I was laughing out loud within the first pages of Book Lovers over the book tropes. And The House in the Cerulean Sea is such a heartwarming book. I hope you enjoyed them all, too.

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 Trials of Apollo series, I think the themes were slightly darker than his previous works which was interesting as his audience is primarily YA.

I have tried to explore some books out of my comfort genres, but I am definitely guilty of sticking to the tried and tested! I hope to expand my genres somewhat through this challenge as well.

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.

JennH wrote: "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."

Makes sense. I was drawn to Rick's other works primarily because of this as well haha. I am glad you enjoyed it! :)

Currently Reading: Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree. Extremely cozy vibes 🍁๋࣭🍁๋࣭🍁๋࣭

Finished: The Influencers by Anna-Marie McLemore. Messy, more reality show than whodunit.

Getting closer, 94% done 😎😎😎😎

Finished: The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Absolutely lovely.