Christmas Reading Challenges 2025

I know, I know, I said I was tired of challenges, and I am, BUT, hear me out. I am tired of the ones I am already working on, I'm not tired of Christmas yet 😂. I am going to read Christmas books anyway, I might as well support some fellow bloggers 😁. So, I am going to try to finish up my other challenges this month, so that I can clear the deck to read as many Christmas books as my heart desires. This year has been super hard and I am looking forward to the hope/happy feels that Christmas reads generally bring.

August 2024 Reading Wrap-Up

August was a lighter month for me (work wise), but I still feel like it passed in a blur. I read 24 books, eight of which were audio books. I have been traveling around Ohio for the All Ohio Shop Hop, which is why I have so many books and audio books this month. It was unintentionally a RomCom month too, LOL! Once I started a book and it was good, I found myself bingeing the whole series! Click on the cover of the book if you are interested in the review.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Rebel Summer

Title: Rebel Summer    

Series: Falling for Summer #7

Author: Cindy Steel

Narrator: Marli Watson

Publisher: Audible Audio

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romcom, Fiction

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I am sad to be at the end of the Falling for Summer series. Rebel Summer is the final book in the multi-author series. I believe the series is best read in order, even though the books can technically stand alone. Marli Watson did an excellent job of narrating the story.

Top Ten Tuesday- Let's travel!!

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Planes, Trains & Automobiles/Books Featuring Travel (books whose plots involve travel or feature modes of transportation on the cover/title) (submitted by Cathy @ What Cathy Read Next) I will do my best to come up with ten!! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.  

Let's Travel-Here are several different modes of transportation

May 2024 Reading Wrap Up

May was a crazy, busy month with two trips. I feel like I did more reading toward the end of the month. So let's see what it actually looks like 😂. I finished 16 books and apparently it was RomCom/Contemporary fiction month, LOL! Usually I have more of a mixed bag of genres. Click on the cover of the book if you are interested in the review.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Double or Nothing

Title: Double or Nothing -Audio book

Series: Pride and Pranks #2

Author: Cindy Steel

Narrators: David Bendena and Stacy Glemboski

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Fiction

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Double or Nothing is the second book in the series and I recommend reading That Fine Line before diving into this one. 

That Fine Line

Title: That Fine Line

Series: Pride and Pranks #1

Author: Cindy Steel

Publisher: Self-Published

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance

Source: Kindle Own

My Review:

That Fine Line by Cindy Steel is the second book I have read by her. I look forward to reading more, especially in this series.

March 2024 Reading Wrap-up

March is traditionally a very long month with no breaks. This month was weird with Easter being in March. I feel like I did a lot of reading this month, so let's see what it actually looks like 😂. I read 19 books and DNF'd one. Click on the cover of the book if you are interested in the review. As a reminder, I don't share anything lower than 3 star's on this page, or my DNFs.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

The One With the Kiss Cam

Title: The One With the Kiss Cam

Series: The One Series #1

Author: Cindy Steel

Publisher: Cindy Steel

Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Humor, Fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

The One With the Kiss Cam is the first book I have read by Cindy Steel. I was drawn in by the fun cover and the unique premise.

Stacking the Shelves #110, Sunday Post #107, Sunday Salon #101

Hey bookish friends! How are you doing? It was a long week. I have spent the day working and I still need to work, but I am wiped out and fighting a migraine. Tomorrow morning is church, and then I plan to spend the rest of the day reading. blogging, and RELAXING 😀.

Stacking the Shelves #15, Sunday Post #12, Sunday Salon #7

Hey bookish friends! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. Today is a bit dreary but it's supposed to clear up and get to about 77 degrees. I took a walk with my husband this morning and plan to catch up on some reviews before heading to a gender reveal party this afternoon. What are your plans for the weekend?