October 2024 -TBR

 

I have lots of fun reading plans for October including 3 Readathons and at least 3 Book Clubs/Buddy Reads.  I thought I'd share what I'll be reading in the order I hope to read them:

1.  Love Blooms by Jennifer Faye - I'm reading this for my 3 October Readathons.  Finished!  I finished this book up and will be posting my review on tomorrow (Wednesday 10/2/2024).

2.  The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep - I'm currently reading this book for 3 October readathons.  I hope to post by review on 10/9/2024.  ~ FINISHED!

3.  Apple Pie and Trouble by Amber Crewes - I'll be reading this as part of the 3 October Readathons.  I hope to post my review on 10/16/2024.  ~ FINISHED!

4.  70 NORTH by Kimberley Woodhouse - I'll be reading an ARC of this book as part of the JustRead Publicity Tours.  My review is scheduled to post 10/18/2024.  ~ FINISHED!  10/8/2024

5.  Finding Love in Seaside, Oregon by Angela Ruth Strong - This will be my 4th book for the 3 October readathons.  I hope to post this review on 10/23/2024.

6.  A Rancher's Return by Jen Gilroy - I'll be reading an ARC of this book for a book tour with JustRead Publicity.  My review will post on 10/23/2024.

7.  The Debutante's Code by Erica Vetsch - This the October book club selection for the Good for the Soul Women Book Club on FB.  The zoom discussion for the book will be 10/24/2024 at 8pm EST.  I hope to post my review that day.

8.  Frittered Moments by Allison Pearl - This is an ARC that I will be reading as part of a tour for JustRead Publicity.  My review will post 10/25/2024.

9.  Not By Sight by Kate Bresslin - This is a Book Club selection for October in the Inspired Reader Book Club on FB.  The discussion will be on FB 10/18/2024 at 7pm.  I hope to post by review that day.

10.  The Gentleman's Confession by Anneka R. Walker - The ARC will be read as part of JustRead Publicity's review tour.  My review will post on 10.28.2024.

11.  Where I Belong by Rose Fresquez - Reading as part of a JustRead Publicity Tour.  My review will post on 10/30/2024.

12.  Brave by Mesu Andrews - This selection is the Buddy Read for the Journey Through the Bible 3.0 readathon.  There will be a discussion with the author on 11/1/2024 at 7pm on youtube.  I hope to post my review on 1031/2024.

And there it is.  My October TBR list.  12 books in all.  I read 12 books in September so I'm feeling good about this list :)

Have you read any of these books or are any on your future TBR pile/list?  Let me know in the comments!

Journey Through the Bible Readathon 3.0 ~ October 2024

I recently discovered a wonderful youtuber, Katie at Paperbacks and Ponytails.  I was so excited when she announced "Journey Through the Bible Readathon 3.0" that will take place during the entire month of October 2024! 

Here's the super fun announcement:

I haven't participated in a readathon in YEARS but I just can't help myself from joining in this one :)  After all, it is a TREASURE HUNT with lots of different prompts!

I spent some time this afternoon, looking at the prompts and looking through my TBR books and here is what I came up with:

Where Are You Going?

Babylon = A book with flowers on the cover

I didn't have to look far on my Kindle to see a book with flowers and what makes it even better for the prompt is that the "Blooms" is in the title :)

What Are You Searching For?

Temple of Jerusalem = Book with a building on the cover

I've had this on my TBR list for a while and have been meaning to read it.  I love the structures that are on this cover.

Who Are You Going To Meet?

Tomb Raiders = Murder/Cozy Mystery

The only "Cozy Mystery" I had on my Kindle was "Apple Pile and Trouble" so no brainer there :)

Booby Traps

Spears = Blind Pick

I wasn't sure how to "Blind Pick" so I just closed my eyes and pointed to a book!  I've never done that before so it should be fun :)

How Do You Escape?

A Book = Ask A Friend to Pick Your Book

We're going to be doing a "Buddy Read" during the readathon and voting is open now.  You can check out the Community tab on Paperbacks and Ponytails.  I asked to make sure this would count as "a friend pick" and Katie said yes.  Right now, "Brave" by Mesu Andrews is winning.  If one of the other books on the poll end up coming out on top, I'll update the post.

So what do you think?  What do you think of my prompt choices and book choices?  Have I enticed you to join in?  Be sure to watch Katie's announcement video and I bet you'll be tempted!

Bookishly yours,

Colletta