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What the heck I might as well have a second challenge for 2024. I started my Audible subscription in 2022 and realized that I have purchased more than I have listened to, so I plan to listen to at least one a month.

1. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thingby Matthew Perry Completed 5/31/2024
2. Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts by Bill O'Reilly Completed 7/14/2024
3. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Completed 6/20/2024
4. All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood Completed 1/4/2023
5. Euphoria by Lily King Completed 3/13/2024
6. West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge Completed 9/30/24
7. Walk the Blue Line: They Walk the Line between Life and Death by James Patterson Completed 2/20/24
8. Fall from Grace by Danielle Steel Completed 11/30/2024
9. The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis Completed 4/30/2024
10. The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond
11. Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody Completed 12/31/24
12. A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas

Alternates:
13. A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II by Adam Makos
14. Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith Completed 1/13/2024
15. The Little Liar by Mitch Albom Completed 6/30/2024
16. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Love your list! I'll be reading West with Giraffes as part of my Individual Challenge. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it.

Enjoy!

I've only read Fourth Wing which I loved.
Good luck with your challenge

Denise wrote: "What the heck I might as well have a second challenge for 2024. I started my Audible subscription in 2022 and realized that I have purchased more than I have listened to, so I plan to listen to at ..."

Why not, Denise!?? I know you will do well. ☺️

Lillie wrote: "Love your list! I'll be reading West with Giraffes as part of my Individual Challenge. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it.

Enjoy!"

Thanks Lillie.

Vikki wrote: "I've only read Fourth Wing which I loved.
Good luck with your challenge"

Thanks Vicki

Alondra wrote: "Denise wrote: "What the heck I might as well have a second challenge for 2024. I started my Audible subscription in 2022 and realized that I have purchased more than I have listened to, so I plan t..."

Thanks Alondra.

Denise wrote: " my Audible subscription in 2022 and realized that I have purchased more than I have listened to, so I plan t..."

Thanks Alondra...."

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Love your list. I've read All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (can't wait to hear your thoughts on it), enjoyed The Queen's Gambit and loved A Higher Call. I have a few others on my TBR, and I hope to get to them soon, but who knows?
Happy reading!

Fourth Wing is on my bookshelf to read. I have Mockingbird by Tevis on my shelf. I hope you enjoy listening to your selections.

Ioana wrote: "Love your list. I've read All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (can't wait to hear your thoughts on it), enjoyed The Queen's Gambit and loved A Higher Call. I have a few others on my TBR, and I hope t..."

Thanks Ioana!

Bill wrote: "Fourth Wing is on my bookshelf to read. I have Mockingbird by Tevis on my shelf. I hope you enjoy listening to your selections."

Thanks Bill.

Looks like a great list! I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Enjoy!

Mary wrote: "Looks like a great list! I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Enjoy!"

Thanks Mary!

Denise, I just finished reading Killing the Witches. Just so you know, the first half of the book is about the witch trials that we know about, and then the author takes what I felt was a bit of a tangent. It isn't my favorite from him, but I'm not mad at it either. See what you think. I'm in the middle of Fourth Wing right now and I've read All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (this would make a good discussion book) and The Queen's Gambit, which I liked. Looking forward to seeing what you think! :-)

Lea wrote: "Denise, I just finished reading Killing the Witches. Just so you know, the first half of the book is about the witch trials that we know about, and then the author takes what I felt was a bit of a ..."

Thanks Lea.

Lots of great books on your list. Good luck.

Jackie wrote: "Lots of great books on your list. Good luck."

Thanks Jackie!

Finished , gave it 4 stars. Liked the book but had a hard time with the story. I was skeptical about reading this book knowing that it was about and at times I was uncomfortable with the details of a minor being intimate with an older male. I think the writing was well paced but the story pushes the boundaries with a taboo subject. Overall I enjoyed the book, it forced me out of my comfort zone.

Finished , gave it 4 stars. I was drawn into this series from the first book and this one did not disappoint. It had the same clever humor, intriguing characters that are well developed and two intriguing cases to solve. I really like the main character Mma Ramotswe and how realistic she is. Will definitely be continuing this series.

Denise wrote: "Finished , gave it 4 stars. I was drawn into this series from the first book and this one did not disappoint. It had the same clever humor, intriguing character..."

I love this series and need to get back to it. The TV series was excellent but unfortunately only was one season. The books always make me feel good.

Bill wrote: "Denise wrote: "Finished , gave it 4 stars. I was drawn into this series from the first book and this one did not disappoint. It had the same clever humor, intri..."

I remember Tears of the Giraffe as being one that really stuck with me for a while.

Denise wrote: "Finished , gave it 4 stars. I was drawn into this series from the first book and this one did not disappoint. It had the same clever humor, intriguing character..."

The series is fantastic! Love Mme Ramotswe as well. I’ve gone the route of audiobooks and the narrator does not disappoint. Have about 7 more in the series and I was feeling sad till I saw that he’s written a number of short stories in that world.

Completed , gave it 4 stars.
I enjoyed this book very much. Each story was about the day in the life of each officer and range from regular beat cops, state troopers, ATF, FBI Agents and SWAT. The stories make you realize that there are many more good cops out there than bad ones, and they all deserve our respect for putting their lives in danger everyday just to protect us.

Completed , gave it 3 stars.
To me it was an ok book. I have enjoyed books by Lily King in the past but this one just seemed to drag on and at times was confusing as to what was going on.

FInished , gave it 4 stars. I really enjoyed this book. I have never played chess so some of the talks about chess moves was a little over my head.

Wow, its been a long time since I checked in; and you read one of my favorites! Tears of the Giraffe! It's such a nice series. I am glad you enjoyed it. :)

Denise wrote: "FInished , gave it 4 stars. I really enjoyed this book. I have never played chess so some of the talks about chess moves was a little over my head."

I didn't realize it was a book. I've had Mockingbird by Tevis on my bookshelf for awhile now. Maybe I should check him out.

Bill I enjoyed the book, not a chess person myself so some of it was over my head but overall a good book. Going to look at the library to see if they have a copy of the mini series that Netflix released.

Alondra wrote: "Wow, its been a long time since I checked in; and you read one of my favorites! Tears of the Giraffe! It's such a nice series. I am glad you enjoyed it. :)"

Alondra I will definitely continue the series.

Denise wrote: "Completed , gave it 4 stars.
I enjoyed this book very much. Each story was about the day in the life of each office..."

This book sounds really interesting! I added it to my TBR

Well half way done with this list. Finished , gave it 4 stars. It just so sad that yet another star fell victim to addiction. All the money he had and he just couldn't kick the habit.

Finished , gave it 4 stars. I really enjoyed Meryl Streep narrating this book.

Finished , gave it five stars. I have always loved Mitch Albom's books and this one did not disappoint. There is always an underlining message in each of his stories. Definitely need to read this one if you are a fan of this author.

You are killing this list, Denise!! Woot!!

Finished , gave it 3 stars. Not one of my favorites by this author. I enjoyed the first section but felt like it was a bunch of facts just narrated and rattled off. The middle section I didn't understand why it was even part of this book. Overall I think the Title was misleading as you would think the whole book was about the Salem Witch Trials.

2 left to read and this challenge will be done. Completed , gave it 4 stars.

Denise wrote: "2 left to read and this challenge will be done. Completed , gave it 4 stars."

My book club is reading this for Oct. I have a couple others to finish first before I start it.

Finished , gave it 4 stars. Only one more book and this challenge is completed.

Finished just in the nick of time. Gave 4 stars.

Congratulations, Denise!!! You also ended with a 4 star read! Woot!! 🥳🥳

A finish is a finish Denise. Congratulations!