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message 1: by Cheryl (last edited Dec 27, 2020 05:27PM) (new)

Cheryl Olson (girlsmama) | 694 comments Oh I'm so, so, excited for this one as I was delighted by the members that helped me out with this one. Every month you will be given 5 titles from which to choose from. These are 5 of the top reads from some of your fellow members this year. These are some great books and I'm excited for you to see your choices every month. Also included will be a few recommendations for upcoming new releases! If by chance you have read all 5 choices, you can choose to read one of the new releases when it is available! If you would like to "reveal" to the group if this is your list, then feel free to do so, but you don't have to!

Honestly I think one of my favorite parts of the group is sharing our love of reading and reading new books based on each other's recommendations, so I thought to myself, why not create a challenge featuring my favorite aspect of the group? And so for January, here are your 5 books to choose from, as well as a few new releases-

1. The Tea Chest The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli

2. The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright

3. Kisses from Katie Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis

4.Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson

5. A Night Divided A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Some new releases to look forward to-

From This Moment by Kim Vogel Sawyer From This Moment

Night Bird Calling by Cathy Gohlke Night Bird Calling

When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin When Twilight Breaks

Here is you're tracker- /challenges/...


No levels just go for as many as you can.


message 2: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Dec 28, 2020 10:55AM) (new)

Staci | 3752 comments Mod
Fun! I’m in.

I've read and enjoyed:
The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson

A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen looks good and I would like to read this as some point. My library doesn't have it and the Kindle price is $9.99 currently.

My library is now processing Night Bird Calling by Cathy Gohlke so that is likely going to be the one I read this month.


message 3: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 1131 comments Sounds fun!


message 4: by Jenn (new)

Jenn | 565 comments I'm in :)


message 5: by Angie H (new)

Angie H | 40 comments I am in as well.�


message 6: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2248 comments I’m in!


message 7: by Katrina (last edited Dec 31, 2020 09:19AM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 863 comments I'm in!

I am going to read Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis


message 8: by Brittany (last edited Dec 29, 2020 11:14AM) (new)

Brittany  | 524 comments I'm in! Will probably go for 6 books.


message 9: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments I'm in! Looks fun!


message 10: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4420 comments I'm in but no sure what I will read yet.


message 11: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5988 comments Mod
This sounds interesting and different. I'm in and will start with The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright.


message 12: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4420 comments Andrea wrote: "This sounds interesting and different. I'm in and will start with The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright."

I will probably start with the same book!


message 13: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5988 comments Mod
Awesome!


message 14: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 1131 comments So will I. :)


message 15: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5988 comments Mod
Looks like we could have a buddy read in the making here...


message 16: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4420 comments Andrea wrote: "Looks like we could have a buddy read in the making here..."

I thought the same thing!


message 17: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5988 comments Mod
I’ll have to focus on Dykes� book first, as I’m leading that one, but I would be glad to BR Wright after that. Does the latter half of January work for both of you?


message 18: by Lauren (new)

Lauren Henley (laurenandgrayson8) I'm in! I'll be reading Kisses From Katie since I already own a copy!


message 19: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4420 comments Andrea wrote: "I’ll have to focus on Dykes� book first, as I’m leading that one, but I would be glad to BR Wright after that. Does the latter half of January work for both of you?"

It would for me Andrea because I will have moved and have a little more time for reading.


message 20: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3181 comments Mod
I'm in! I'm going to start off the year with The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright as well, so I'd be more than happy to also join in with a BR at mid-month-ish!


message 21: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5988 comments Mod
Sounds great, gals! I’ll get the thread set up next time I’m on my computer.


message 22: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments I'm in! I'm going to read A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen for January.


message 23: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments Cheryl wrote: "Oh I'm so, so, excited for this one as I was delighted by the members that helped me out with this one. Every month you will be given 5 titles from which to choose from. These are 5 of the top read..."

So I decided to reveal! These were some 5-star books for me from 2020, with The Tea Chest being my favorite. I hope folks enjoy some/all of them like I did!


message 24: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2248 comments I've read and liked The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright

Have access to both these: The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson

Also have From This Moment by Kim Vogel Sawyer


message 25: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5988 comments Mod
Here’s the buddy read for the circus book: /topic/show/...


message 26: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 575 comments I’m in! This sounds like fun :)

For January I pick:
The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright will try and join in the buddy read if time permits it.

Hoping to read Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson in February & The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli in March as they are the author of the month.


message 27: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3752 comments Mod
Great strategy Charlene!


message 28: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3752 comments Mod
Elizabeth wrote: "I'm in! I'm going to read A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen for January."

Look forward to your review! This novel definitely grabbed my interest.


message 29: by Linda (new)

Linda Nielson | 118 comments It looks fun. I will join when I can. I am a slow reader. If I get done with the book of the month I may come and choose from here.


message 30: by Jlynn (new)

Jlynn (jlynnwilkinson) | 7 comments I've read A Night Divided. very good.


message 31: by Jlynn (new)

Jlynn (jlynnwilkinson) | 7 comments I've placed library holds on Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey and the Tea Chest


message 32: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2248 comments I've finished The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli this month.


message 33: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3181 comments Mod
January Title ~ The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright (finished 14 January)


message 34: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3752 comments Mod
Nice job Sarita and Kate!


message 35: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 863 comments I finished Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis

I loved it and was very inspired. She is one amazing young woman!


message 36: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3752 comments Mod
I finished mine. It was a sad tale with love added in. Night Bird Calling by Cathy Gohlke


message 37: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl Olson (girlsmama) | 694 comments Christine wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Oh I'm so, so, excited for this one as I was delighted by the members that helped me out with this one. Every month you will be given 5 titles from which to choose from. These are 5 ..."

Thanks for revealing Christine! I definitely put them on my list or on hold at the library. I am reading The Haunting of Bonaventure Circus right now and have placed the others on my TBR list. Thanks so much for helping me with this challenge!


message 38: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments I'm glad I could help! It's such a great challenge, being able to read a book\books that had 5-star reviews from fellow CFD members. Looking forward to the titles chosen for February!


message 39: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Jan 28, 2021 06:26PM) (new)

Staci | 3752 comments Mod
Christine, loved that you "revealed"! The Tea Chest was my top read of 2020 so loved it too! I also very much enjoyed The Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey.
The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson

Favorite tip from your list is this one and hope to read later this year.
A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen


message 40: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4420 comments Cheryl wrote: "Christine wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Oh I'm so, so, excited for this one as I was delighted by the members that helped me out with this one. Every month you will be given 5 titles from which to choose ..."

I'm reading THABC right now too. I'm finding it really slow going. I can usually finish a book in 2 or 3 days, but I'm having to push myself through this one.


message 41: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments Staci wrote: "Christine, loved that you "revealed"! The Tea Chest was my top read of 2020 so loved it too! I also very much enjoyed The Masquerade and Middlecrest Abbey.
The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli[bookco..."


Thanks Staci! The Tea Chest is such a good book! I'm glad you enjoyed The Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey! The Night Divided was such an interesting read. I hope you enjoy it!


message 42: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl Olson (girlsmama) | 694 comments I finished The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright - great book!


message 44: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3752 comments Mod
I was so intrigued by A Night Divided that I used part of a Christmas gift card to order it. Interesting account of a fictional family divided the evening the Berlin Wall was erected.

A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Thanks for the recommendation Christine!


message 45: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments I'm so glad you liked it, Staci! 😊


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