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I nominate Spy stories
My review of The Siege Winter by Ariana Franklin 4.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Some non-fiction next, Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada's Greatest Spy by Jason Bell
Alissa wrote: "What a great month! I'm looking forward to hearing about Babel because I go back and forth on whether to give it a try!"It'll be awhile, I imagine. I still have to read the Poppy War first...
Ioana wrote: "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. Bonhoeffer was definitely a very interesting person. This book ends with one (of 15) attempt to kill Hitler, which failed and meant Bonhoeff..."It sounds interesting.
Laurel wrote: "September plans:How fast August went, and only 4 books to show for it! But I spent 10 days traveling - a trip by car to Canada for the North American Festival of Wales in Ottawa, and a chance to ..."
I really enjoyed Poldark. I have the next two or three on my bookshelf and need to get to them..
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Michelle wrote: "“My mind involuntarily keeps repeating the John Updike quote “Celebrity is a mask that eats into the face.”― Sarah Wynn-Williams, Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Ideal..."
Have you watched the Marlow Murder Club TV series? We've been enjoying a lot.
Michelle wrote: "I'm currently listening to Water for Elephants. I left this book for last and I have to admit that I was not looking forward to it. After the prologue and the first chapter though I ha..."It was an interesting, different story.
Ioana wrote: "Great August progress!I've read The Girl With All the Gifts a few years ago when it was still a stand alone and I remember enjoying it. The 2nd one in the series, not so much...
I hope you'll enjo..."
it sounded interesting, Ioana. I'm looking forward to trying it.
Congrats on completing the challenge, Linette. Lots of time to sit back and enjoy other books.
Such an interesting mix of books you've lined up for September, Lillie. I hope you enjoy them all.
Patricia wrote: "I read 7 more books in August, giving me a total of 16.10) The Queens of Crime Based on an incident in real life to crime writer, Dorothy Sayers, Sayers and four other women crim..."
I haven't bought Death at the Sign of the Rook yet. I think I will when I read my next Jackson Brodie. It's such a great series.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge SEPTEMBER 2025Start Date: 09/01/2025
End Date: 09/30/2025
Total Pages Read: 496 pages
Bonus Points: 110 pts
Books Read:
1. Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells 158 pages, finished 2 Sep, 4.5 stars
2. The Siege Winter by Ariana Franklin 338 pages, finished 6 Sep, 4.0 stars
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10 points:
- Read a book that has a character who is on vacation.
- Read a book recommended by a friend.
- Read a book while enjoying your favorite tea- hot or cold.
- Sept. 6th is Read a Book Day. Here are free 10 points - Read a book!
-- The Siege Winter by Ariana Franklin (10 pts)
- Read a book with 9 in the page count.
- It's the start of fall! Read a book with a fall cover or with fall odors - brown, orange, yellow, red.
25 points:
- Read a cozy fantasy.
- Read a book with "lake" in the title.
- Read a book with leaves on the cover.
- Football is back!!! 🏈 Read a book where the MC play/watch football, or if you're a big football fan read a book that has your favorite teams colors on the cover (give a shout out to your favorite team).
- The first newspaper was printed on September 25th. Read a book featuring a journalist.
- September 7th is National Grandparents Day. Read a book featuring Grandparents.
50 points:
- September is National Preparedness Month. Read a book featuring a natural disaster.
- It's back to school for college students. Reread a book you had to read while in school.
- Read a book that is at least the third book in the series.
-- Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (Murderbot Diaries #3) (50 pts)
- Those of us who are old enough remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001, when we heard about the worst terrorist attack in US history. Read a book about September 11 or any other terrorist attack. Double points if nonfiction.
- September 8th is Star Trek Day. Read a sci-fi book.
-- Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (50 pts)
- The Great Fire of London was September 2 1666. Read a book about firefighters or a major fire that happened somewhere.
I read The Martian Chronicles back in high school, Lea. I have to say I never really got him, I don't think. I did enjoy Fahrenheit 451 and The Illustrated Man.... Enjoy September.
Lea wrote: "I cannot believe it is the last third of the year already. You had a great August. I always love to see what you are reading. :-)"
I enjoy your lists as well, Lea.
End August 2025 Reading UpdateI'm satisfied with my August reading. 9 books since my mid month update for a total of 15. Roughly 3800 pages for the month.
Completed
1. The Enemy by Charlie Higson by Charlie Higson (Enemy #1) Dystopic future set in London where adults have either died or become zombiish creatures and all kids younger than 16 are now trying to survive. Good enough to make me want to continuer. One of my favs of the month 4.5 stars
2. Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett Jr. Aliens want to conquer the Earth Federation by putting the people on the main 3 planets to sleep. Unfortunately, some didn't fall asleep. Enjoyed very much 3.5 stars
3. Young Dr. Kildare by Max Brand (Dr. Kildare #3) Medical drama with young doctor who is trying to figure out why a young lady tried to commit suicide. I used to watch the TV series 3.0 stars
4. The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo (Singing Hills #1) Reminded me of the Monk and the Robot somewhat. A monk visits the old empress to get her story. My fav of the month 5.0 stars
5. Fatale Compendium by Ed Brubaker Graphic novel. Noir mystery meets Lovecraft. Interesting and well-drawn 3.5 stars
6. Murder is for keeps, by Peter Chambers (Mark Preston #1) 60's PI from California gets involved with mobsters and murder. Hard boiled crime fiction and enjoyable. 3.0 stars
7. The Big Payoff by Janice Law (Anna Peters #1) Industrial espionage involving oil producers and murder. It was ok 2.5 stars
8. The Red Mass by Rosemary Aubert (Ellis Portal #5) Legal drama set in Toronto. Most enjoyable series 3.5 stars
9. Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918–1923 by Dorothy Parker If you're interested in the early years of Broadway as presented in articles written by a lady who writes so well, you might like to check this out. 4.0 stars
Currently Reading
11 on the go. I'll only highlight those I've started since my mid -month update.
1. The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey (The Girl with #1) Just started but a dystopic world where kids are zombies and adults are trying to cure them... But I may be totally wrong
2. Redhead by John Creasey (Dept Z #2) a thriller from the 1930's
3. One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad (Non Fic) Another I've just started, a look at the present....
4. Bring the Jubilee by Ward Moore An alternate future in NY where the South won the Civil War.
5. The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge (Snow Queen #1) I'm just about to start so not sure what it's about.. Sci Fi / Fan
6. Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (Murderbot Diaries #3) I'm enjoying getting back into this world.
Next in Line
1. Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada's Greatest Spy by Jason Bell (Non fic)
2. The Hyde Park Murder by Elliott Roosevelt (Eleanor Roosevelt Mysteries #2)
3. The Doctor Digs a Grave by Robin Hathaway Robin Hathaway (Dr Fenimore #1)
4. Cargo of Eagles by Margery Allingham (Albert Campion Mystery)
Some New Books
1. Babel by R.F. Kuang I bought it on the recommendation of the book store owner
2. Orlando by Virginia Woolf I'm currently reading her diaries and have this hankering to explore her work some more
3. The Fear by Charlie Higson #3 in The Enemy series
4. Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo The 3rd book in the Singing Hills series
5. A History of Canada in Ten Maps: Epic Stories of Charting a Mysterious Land by Adam Shoalts I can never know too much about Canada's history
6. The Dark by James Herbert A bit of horror from one of my favorite horror authors.
There you go. Enjoy your September reading. The last 3rd of the year..
You're having a great year, Karol. You can't always agree with other folks' thoughts on particular books.
Amanda wrote: "Bill wrote: "Amanda wrote: "A Suitable VengeanceThis is the fourth book in the Inspecter Lynley series. The story goes back to events before the first book, and the mystery takes pla..."
That's always my problem..
