You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

Please read through the reporting thread carefully to ensure to report correctly to get your badge/s.

After you have read your chosen book(s) for this month's group theme read, please report in the thread below.

Please state what book you read (and link it), how it fits the theme, that you discussed it (and where), and briefly summarize what you thought of the book and/or link to your review if you have written one.

If you lead the discussion, please state this in your post.

Here is an example for how to report your read:

“I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and discussed it in the [Harry Potter/Buddy Read/Other books in theme] thread. I really enjoyed the book. I watched the film first so I already knew the story line but I was surprised how much I enjoyed the book more as there was more detail involved. Plus I listened to the audio which was narrated by Stephen Fry who is a superb narrator. 4 stars.”

If you read more than one book which fits the theme, please report all your reads in the same post rather than in separate posts.

Please note, there are THREE different badges that can be obtained for group reads. Those reading and discussing one of the two chosen group reads will receive a colorful badge similar to those for previous group reads. Those reading and discussing any other book in the theme will receive a stamp. The discussion leader for the two chosen group reads will receive a badge stating they led the discussion. Maximum amount of badges you can receive for the group reads is TWO - one for the chosen group read/discussion leader and one for any other book in the theme.

In order to receive a badge you must:
1. put your Wall of Fame Name at the beginning of your post as follows: WoF Name - Sandra
2. have read the book(s) before or during August 2026.
3. discussed it in the relevant thread. Discussion must be more than "I read the book and I liked it". Discussion requires something more substantial and analytical of what you read, for example, thoughts, opinions, impact it had on you, what was your favorite part, was it what you expected it to be like etc. You may also like to review the book and post a link to the review in that thread.
4. Report that you have read AND discussed the book.

WoF Marnie

I read In a Dark, Dark Wood and discussed it in the group thread. I find the author Ruth Ware to be a fun if not memorable author. These would be good road trip books-keeps you entertained without being too complicated.

WoFSharonBiskit

I read These Silent Woods and discussed it in the thread. I gave it five stars. This book touched something inside of me. I enjoyed this author’s writing and will read other books that she has written. This is a story, at least for me, that will stay with me.

WoF Jayme

I read These Silent Woods I ended up giving it 5 stars because it was more than just a mystery in the deep woods. It really showed how PTSD (caused by war) can impact a person and their life choices - for good or bad.
I also loved this quote about grace.

“The thing about grace is that you don’t deserve it. You can’t earn it. You can only accept it. Or not.”

WoF Laura apenandzen

I read These Silent Woods and discussed it in the thread. I gave it five stars bc I read it in just over a day and could not stop listening. The characters became so real and I still want to know more about them. I also decided to read more by this author. I wish every reading experience could be just like this one.

WoF: Kristie

I read These Silent Woods and am the discussion leader in the group thread. This is the second time I've read this book. The first time I read it was 5 years ago and I gave it five stars then. I listened to the audio this time and it was well done. Even knowing the background, who I could trust, and what was going to happen, I still loved it the second time around too. Just a really great read.

I read Open Season which is set in a small town in Wyoming. The main character is the game warden and many people live by hunting. A lot of the story takes place in the town and surrounding forest. I discussed in the general theme thread. The book is 25 years old and felt a bit aged, but it was still a good start to a series. I'll likely read the next book.

I also read Where the Forest Meets the Stars and discussed in the general theme thread. I thought it was really good. It was set in the woods in Illinois. The MC is staying in a cabin and doing research on nesting birds for her graduate program. I enjoy (view spoiler)[ found family books and this was so sweet with a young girl who really deserved a safe home and a young woman who needed it more than she realized. I loved how the three main characters all fought for each other and what they wanted to the best of their abilities. (hide spoiler)] I read this for my final book for the yearly challenge badge one and it was a good choice.

WoF Katrisa

I read and am leading the discussion for In a Dark, Dark Wood. I thought this was a solid fun thriller. Not earth-shattering, but worth the read. I thought the pacing was well done. All of the characters had things that made them suspicious so it was fun to try to see who was the killer. I gave it 4 stars (rounded up)

WOF Janice

I finished The Moonshiner's Daughter and discussed it in the generic thread for books in the theme but not one of the selected books.

The book is set in North Carolina in a wooded area notorious for hidden moonshine stills. I found the first half of the book to be slow as it built up the tension and threat of the feuding families. I felt quite anxious. Once the pace picked up and the action replaced the buildup, I found it more enjoyable.

I will likely give it 3 stars.

WoF Pragya

I read and discussed These Silent Woods. Really liked the writing, took me a while to get into the story but it was fast paced and the ending shocked me.

WoF name - Amanda(Lily)

I read In a Dark, Dark Wood and discussed it in the appropriate thread.

I enjoy Ruth Ware's books, and this one was no exception. I liked the main character and her buddy a lot, and the book does a great job of building tension and mystery and just overall feeling creepy as it goes. I gave it 4 stars.