Bookish Challenges discussion

As we head into the final chapter of 2025, it’s time to settle in with a story full of emotion, reflection, and a touch of winter magic. For December, we’re diving into Nicholas Sparks’ Counting Miracles — a heartfelt read that brings warmth to the colder days and gives us plenty to feel, discuss, and savour. ❄️📖

Whether you’re already a Sparks fan or discovering him for the first time, this book promises moments that linger, characters you’ll want to root for, and the kind of emotional depth that fits beautifully with the close of the year.

Please use this thread to share your thoughts as you read — favourite quotes, emotional reactions, predictions, and anything else you’d love to discuss. Just remember to mark any spoilers so everyone can enjoy the journey at their own pace.

10 points will be awarded at the end of December for everyone reading and engaging in the discussion.

Let’s wrap up the year with a story that reminds us of hope, connection, and the quiet miracles that shape our lives.
Happy reading, everyone! ✨💛📚

I am sooooo sorry. I knew Nicholas Sparks was an emotional read, but come on! Jasper's backstory had me drowning in emotions. I had just picked up another book by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan and got caught up in the idea of Nicholas Sparks stories.
I had to wait for the library edition to become available, so I have just finished this. I am glad for the happy ending. A little disappointed the teens did not get a better punishment.
Overall, it was an impactful read. Did not necessarily go the way I thought it would from the blurb, but I would recommend it to friends, with a sob warning.