2025 Reading Challenge

2025 Reading Challenge
Jill Elizabeth has read 164 books toward her goal of 365 books.
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Book Review: The Dark Side of the Road (Ishmael Jones #1, with references to future books) by Simon R. Green

I liked this a lot the first time I read it. It was probably 5/6 years ago. I gave it 5 stars and found it fun and entertaining. It was a supernatural ghost detective mysterious stranger story and it was a quick and engaging distraction from real life.

The second time I read it, right […]

Excerpt: Hidden Agendas by D. Marshall Craig

About the Book

Prior to departing for a medical symposium in London, trauma surgeon Dr. Kyle Chandler is contacted by Ian Griffin, who runs a private investigation firm. Because of Dr. Chandler’s involvement in a previous antiques investigation case, Ian asks him to look into a new case while in London. In addition, Dr. Chandler […]

Book Review: Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen Howerton

Let me start by stating upfront that I am generally NOT a fan of self-help or parenting books. That said, something about this one struck me and I picked it up anyway, and turns out it was a great fit for me. This is a marvelous book, full of hysterical anecdotes, painful (but funny) truths, […]

Excerpt: A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox

About the Book

Augusta Podos has just landed her dream job, working in collections at a local museum, Harlowe House, located in the charming seaside town of Tynemouth, Massachussetts. Determined to tell the stories of the local community, she throws herself into her work–and finds an oblique mention of a mysterious woman, Margaret, who may […]

Book Review: These Deadly Games by Diana Urban

I liked this one! It wasn’t always the most original thing I’ve ever read, but it was definitely engaging from start to finish.

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