We’re a bit past the middle of our Holiday Reading Challenge and it is going wonderfully. I, for one, am very glad to be doing the challenge since I haven’t read as much as I’d like this year. Granted, I’m constantly rushing to get the books read, but so far, I’ve only missed one read, so for that I’m happy.
How is everyone doing? Can YOU hang? Update us on what you’ve read thus far, ratings, and which book/chat you enjoyed the most.
We’ve had some great discussions on the various books and I didn’t mention it, but at the end of the challenge, we will do a favorite book poll. Don’t forget about the prizes for those who read & participate the most, too (3 winners). It’ll be a wonderful gift pack to help start off the year.
Haven’t participated yet? It’s not too late to get your read on!
We have 7 books left (8 if you count our BOM) for the challenge, so use some of your time off for the holidays and get your read on.  The remaining books and schedule follows:
Dec 29th – Millionaire Wives Club by Tu-Shonda Whitaker
Dec 30th - Mrs. Black by Angelia Vernon Menchan
Jan 3rd – Reality Check by Eric Pete
Jan 5th – Who is He To You by Monique Mensah
Jan 5th – Finding Me by Darnella Ford
Jan 7th - On My Knees by Dyanne Davis (ebook)
Jan 12th – The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas
I’m having a wonderful time doing the Holiday Challenge and especially participating in the chats.
So far I’ve read all the books from the beginning of the challenge:
Have Mercy by Earl Sewell – 4
Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins – 5
Lady Jasmine by VCMurray – 3.5
His Invisible Wife by Sheila Goss – 3
Total Eclipse of the Hear by Zane – 5
The books below I’ve already read but we haven’t discussed yet:
Millionaire Wives by Tu-Shonda Whitaker
Mrs Black? by Angelia Vernon Menchan
Reality Check by Eric Pete
I’m checking you out Sharon, You’re doing a great job of keeping up.
Thanks Criss
What a show-off! Umph.
-Tee
Who me? LOL
I have read almost all the books, when I am done with A Total Eclispse of the Heart I only have to read Reality Check by Eric Pete~
I am thoroughly enjoying this have never been involved in a more engaged book chat~
Love it Merry CHRISTmas~
angelia
~~SHOW-OFF~~ LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know, this has been a wonderful reading time for me, my work is slow this time of year, so I have been reading, reading, reading…
Okay? And, I thought you were the show-off, Sharon. ROFL. But I love that Angelia is joining in and wish other authors would.
-Tee
You’re trying to make us look bad huh? :0)
Never that~ ha!
I may even read Mrs. Black? ha ha ha~
I can’t wait to chat on this one LOL!!
Me either~ I have had some interesting conversations at signings about this~
This will be a good chat. I love when the author is just as excited as the readers.
I’m enjoying the chat even though I can’t be as active as I’d like. I’ve read several of the books and have more to read. The books I’ve also added some of the books I missed to my TBR list to chek out later.
Dec 1st – Push by Sapphire
Dec 16th – Lady Jasmine by Victoria Christopher Murray
Dec 22nd – Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane
Reading now
Dec 30th – Mrs. Black by Angelia Vernon Menchan
Jan 12th – The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas
On my Christmas Wishlist
Jan 5th – Finding Me by Darnella Ford (tentative)
Criss, I appreciate you participating, even with your busy schedule.
-Tee
I forgot I read PUSH/Precious by Sapphire too!
There is almost nothing I love more than talking about my books, for the last couple years almost twice a month I sit across the room from readers who want to talk about my quirky mindset and where I come up with my stories~ that is why I have stayed independent it allows me to get out there and talk to folks and meet people. Blessedly, I have a very loyal local following in Florida and for now that is BLESSINGS galore~ I appreciate everyone who takes the time to read my work…for real!
That is nice to know that you are able to do that.
LaDena,
it is nice, my husband and I see it as mini vacations~ drive somewhere, sell books, talk about books, snuggle somewhere nice~ back home~
angelia
This is so cool, Angelia. I can’t wait to read it and discuss.
-Tee
I’m enjoying the challenge and book chats! So far I’ve read and participated in all the books and chats except for Push by Sapphire. Not to mention my own personal read-a-thon’s I keep finding myself on.
Well tell us about your personal marathons!
Well since you asked…I’m still in the midst of my Bev Jenk (Beverly Jenkins) read-a-thon. I have a few more to go, before I’m finished. I had a ball when she chatted with us last week. Before this read-a-thon LaDena and I had a Darnella Ford read-a-thon. I’m looking forward to that chat!
Jaime,
I am going on a Bev Jenkins readathon tomorrow ‘Cilla immediately mailed me five books~ I have really cool friends~
You are too much, sis!
I’ve read all of Darnella Ford’s books except the new one, which I will read for the challenge. That woman can write!! I can’t wait to chat with her.
-Tee
I have read:
Push by Sapphire
Trapped in Paradise by Deatri King-Bey
Have Mercy by Earl Sewell
Lady Jasmine by victoria Christopher Murray
Millionaire Wives Club by Tu-Shonda Whitaker
Finding Me by Darnella Ford
I plan to read:
Mrs. Black by Angelia Vernon Menchan
Reality Check by Eric Pete
Who is He to You by Monique Mensah
The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas
I forgot I read Trapped in Paradise by Deatri King-Bey too!
ROFL…sit down somewhere.
-Tee
LOL!!
I have not been able to “hang” as much as I would have liked. Luckily, today is my last day of work until the new year, so hopefully, things will improve.
I’ve read:
Push by Sapphire
The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas
Finding Me by Darnella Ford
Still reading:
Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins
Have Mercy by Earl Sewell
Plan to read:
One Night With You
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Lady Jasmine
Millionaire Wives
Aw Hope, you’ve been doing pretty good!
-Tee
Ditto!!
Revised List
Books I’ve read for the challenge:
PUSH/Precious by Sapphire
One Night With You by Francis Ray
Trapped in Paradise by Deatri King-Bey
Have Mercy by Earl Sewell
Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins
Lady Jasmine by VCMurray
His Invisible Wife by Sheila Goss
Total Eclipse of the Hear by Zane
Mrs. Black? by Angelia Vernon Menchan
Millionaire Wives Club by Tu-shonda Whitaker
Reality Check by Eric Pete
Now that the show-offs are done, I’m going to post my list and I’m SO PROUD since I haven’t been able to read this much in one month since before the baby. Now granted, a few days I was finishing up when the chats started…lol, but still. I’m almost hanging. I only missed one book and I knew I wouldn’t get those 3 done back to back, so I had to pick & choose.
Push by Sapphire (4)
Trapped in Paradise by Deatri King-Bey (4)
One Night With You by Francis Ray (4.5)
Have Mercy by Earl Sewell (3.5)
Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins (4.5)
His Invisible Wife by Shelia Goss (3.5)
Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane (4)
-Tee
LOL!!! You’ve done quite a bit there for a woman who stays busy 24/7!!!
Well, I don’t know if I like the reading part or the chats more. I think the chats have been wonderful. This was a great idea.
I have read the following books:
Push by Sapphire (5)
Trapped in Paradise by Deatri King-Bey (4)
Lady Jasmine by Victoria Christopher Murray (4)
His Invisible Wife by Shelia Goss (4)
Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane (4.5)
And I participate in all the chats…I think. I gotta catch up on my reading.
Brenda
I’m not doing so great. So far only completed Push (4), and I am working on Bring on the Blessings. Had some unexpected projects come up, but I’m hoping to have a reading marathon between now and the new year. I have the books, and they are taunting me!
Oh, wait! I also read One Night With You (4.5). So not as bad as I thought:)