I Spy Reading Challenge discussion

Welcome to I Spy Book Hunting Challenge!
This is your opp to have your I Spy say...

For Item 12 Buddy Read, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to buddy-read a cozy mystery with me. That's the genre I read, and I didn't know if anyone else liked cozies or not. Thought it might be worth a shot to find out, thanks!

Tari wrote: "For Item 12 Buddy Read, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to buddy-read a cozy mystery with me. That's the genre I read, and I didn't know if anyone else liked cozies or not. Thought it mi..."

I might be interested later in the year, but currently I'm bogged down with studies and all I'm getting to read are textbooks.

William wrote: "I might be interested later in the year, but currently I'm bogged down with studies and all I'm getting to read are textbooks. " No problem, studies come first for sure, thanks for replying!

Tari wrote: "For Item 12 Buddy Read, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to buddy-read a cozy mystery with me. That's the genre I read, and I didn't know if anyone else liked cozies or not. Thought it mi..."

That's one of my favorite genres.. I would be game anytime - with a week's notice or so. If you want to pick a book, as long as I can get it from my small town library - I'd love to.

Arnetta wrote: That's one of my favorite genres.. I would be game anytime - with a week's notice or so. If you want to pick a book, as long as I can get it from my small town library - I'd love to. Ok, thanks Arnetta! I'll keep the library thing in mind and let you know--I'll send you a friend request on GR then I can simply message you when I plan to read a cozy that I think you might be able to get. Do you use Overdrive/Libby or does your library have Hoopla? You can get a lot of ebooks to borrow that way, just a thought, I know ebooks aren't everyone's fave :) Thanks again!

Tari wrote: "Arnetta wrote: That's one of my favorite genres.. I would be game anytime - with a week's notice or so. If you want to pick a book, as long as I can get it from my small town library - I'd love to...." No to the ebooks thing. Sorry... I am old school. Pages and a cover, etc.

Arnetta wrote: " No to the ebooks thing. Sorry... I am old school. Pages and a cover, etc. " Not a problem :) I have some real books I'm planning to read too :)

🍀 Do any readers celebrate for St. PATRICK's day ? 🍀

🍀 Feel free to post any fav reads you may have discovered and
🍀 Be sure to Add them to your I Spy list ! 🍀

An☘Ireland setting for my I Spy find, mystery The Shamrock Case
☘by Linda Weaver Clarke

Any readers preparing a Lent journey ?
Are there any books you might recommend for Lent reading ? 📖

writer... wrote: "Any readers preparing a Lent journey ?
Are there any books you might recommend for Lent reading ? 📖"

I’m not sure about all of these books, but here is a list of lent reading ideas I found on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4... :)

Monique wrote:
"writer... wrote: "Any readers preparing a Lent journey ?
Are there any books you might recommend for Lent reading ? 📖"

Here are some lent reading ideas: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4......"
Thanks Monique for this Comprehensive list of Lenten reading options..
I Spy readers feel free to share your thoughts or responses to any Lenten books you've previously read or found helpful.

I appreciated the goodreads list that Monique shared. What an excellent compilation of key titles! In that list, I would especially recommend Life of Christ by Bp. Fulton Sheen and The Lord by Romano Guardini. A reading of either of these meditative lives of Christ may extend well beyond Lent, but both are well worth the journey and full of illumination. Along these lines, I have found Jesus Becoming Jesus: A Theological Interpretation of the Synoptic Gospels by Thomas Weinandy to be a very readable and inspirational as it offers a close reading of Jesus' life in the Gospels.

This year I am planning to read The Cries of Jesus From the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology, an ingenious compilation of writings on the Seven Last Words of Jesus that also encompasses his essays on the Beatitudes, with the virtues and corresponding vices pertinent to each.

I also highly recommend a couple of series specifically designed for Lent. Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle has written a series of beautiful booklets for families, under the title Bringing Lent Home with.... I have here , , , and . Each of these follow the same lovely, user-friendly format: a quote from the exemplary person (e.g., Mother Teresa), Reflections for Parents, a Family Prayer, A Story from that person's life, creative ideas for fasting, almsgiving, and prayer, and a concluding affirmation of faith and God's love to keep in mind all through the day.

Another wonderful series (from Christus Publishing) is A Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ and.... I have A Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ and Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity by Vilma Seelaus and A Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ and St. Paul of the Cross by Victor Hoagland. These books give the Gospel reading for the day, followed by a Reflection, a quoted passage from the writings of the saint, and a concluding prayer. These are excellent material for a daily meditation or time of prayer. Other titles in this series focus on writings of St Therese of Lisieux, St Benedict, St John of the Cross, St Francis de Sales, and St Thomas Aquinas.

I am also continuing to read The Science of the Cross by Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross). In essence, it represents her deep understanding of Saint John of the Cross and his writings on union with Christ through prayer. Her own deep faith and acute powers of reasoning make John of the Cross her ideal companion on the spiritual journey to God and can lead the reader to embark on this path, the "Ascent of Mount Carmel," as well.

Lucy wrote: "I appreciated the goodreads list that Monique shared. What an excellent compilation of key titles! In that list, I would especially recommend Life of Christ by Bp. Fulton Sheen and [b..."

Thanks for sharing your reading and insights, Lucy.. appreciated 📑

Annual BookBuddyathon hosted by Elena Reads Books and Janet Swirly Girl {both on goodreads, insta, + twitter }
announce AprilReadathon challenge dates on their youtube channels. https://youtu.be/_B-Xe0wWtXM
This is excellent method and motivation to complete a LOT of books on your I SPY lists!

Plus ..
you have fellow I SPY members to BuddyRead!

I'm in once again.. Let us know if you are too 😎

Final week for any mystery readers to top up with the #MarchMysteryMadness goodreads group.

Prompts include books to fit your interpretation of-
Old New Borrowed Blue Again

Bonus - Wedding

😎

Tari wrote: "Arnetta wrote: That's one of my favorite genres.. I would be game anytime - with a week's notice or so. If you want to pick a book, as long as I can get it from my small town library - I'd love to...."
Just checked back here to see if anything new. I didn't find a friend request from you.. I tried to request you but so many Taris on Goodreads! LOL....

Arnetta wrote: "Tari wrote: "..."

If you click on Tari's name it will link you directly to her ..
Are you doing This month's #bookbuddyathon2019 challenge?

Welcome to new members!
Jump in with any questions or chat on books you have spied that meet the I SPY Challenge.
Have you posted your I SPY Challenge list..?

writer... wrote: "Welcome to I Spy Book Hunting Challenge!
This is your opp to have your I Spy say..."

For all Jane Austen reading fans...
Update for August 2019 -
Annual Austen in August is celebrating 10th Anniversary!
Join in as you're able at The Book Rat blog hosted by Misty. Movies booktalk + ...

Dewey's 2019 Readathon annual this month
26th October 🍁
... check goodreads group for full details...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

How are your I Spy lists advancing? 1 1/2 months to complete them before a new list goes up ! 🌲
December we begin fresh cover hunting with a New
I Spy List!

writer... wrote: "How are your I Spy lists advancing? 1 1/2 months to complete them before a new list goes up ! 🌲
December we begin fresh cover hunting with a New
I Spy List!"
It’s been fun, but I don’t think I’m going to make it. I’ll need to try harder next year!

writer... wrote: "How are your I Spy lists advancing? 1 1/2 months to complete them before a new list goes up ! 🌲
December we begin fresh cover hunting with a New
I Spy List!"

Not bad for my first year, however, I don't think I will complete the list this year. I'll try harder for next year!

Great to hear your thoughts!

Jessica wrote: "writer... wrote: "How are your I Spy lists advancing? ..
J - Not bad for my first year ..."

William wrote: "writer... wrote: "... 1 1/2 months to complete them before ... "
W- It's been fun ..."

In response, I'm wondering what options everyone might prefer ...

1- Continuing to work on 2019 Book Cover Spy List?

2- A New but shorter 2020 Spy List?

writer... wrote: "Great to hear your thoughts!

Jessica wrote: "writer... wrote: "How are your I Spy lists advancing? ..
J - Not bad for my first year ..."

William wrote: "writer... wrote: "... 1 1/2 months to comp..."

Either option works for me. A new list for 2020 would be good, but it doesn't necessarily have to be shorter.

William wrote: "Either option works for me ..."

Thanks for this William. Helpful in planning for new list.

Jessica wrote: "Not bad for my first year..."

Definitely! Thanks for participating Jessica 😊

** Poll now open for your votes on the New
I Spy list for the Dec 1st start.
Find it under "polls" in upper right box >>>>>>