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message 1: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3860 comments Mod
Time flies! Just like that half of the year is over. What are your reading plans for this month?


message 2: by Michelle (last edited Jul 30, 2025 11:12PM) (new)

Michelle | 622 comments I'm currently reading:
The Atlas of Untold Stories by Sara Brunsvold Grandma Ruth Doesn't Go to Funerals by Sharon J. Mondragón


Finished:
Hunted on the Trail (Security Hounds Investigations Book 3) by Dana Mentink The Shop Down the Lane by Leslie Gould Agent Undercover (Rose Mountain Refuge, #1) by Lynette Eason Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin To Love a Beast (Once Upon a Time in Texas, #1) by Karen Witemeyer Where Treetops Glisten Three Stories of Heartwarming Courage and Christmas Romance During World War II by Tricia Goyer Sharpshooter in Petticoats (Sophie's Daughters, #3) by Mary Connealy Critical Threat (Extreme Measures, #3) by Lynette Eason Secondary Target (The Secrets of Kincaid, #1) by Angela Carlisle An Honorable Deception (The Imposters, #3) by Roseanna M. White The Courtship Plan (Amish of Marigold #1) by Kathleen Fuller Fatal Cover-Up (Love Inspired Suspense) by Lisa Harris Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham The Bake Shop (An Amish Marketplace Novel) by Amy Clipston


message 3: by Sean (last edited Jun 30, 2025 02:12PM) (new)

Sean McClure (seanpmcclure) | 1 comments Currently Reading:
Chosen People (Chosen People #1) by Robert Whitlow Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Plan to Read:
Promised Land (Chosen People #2) by Robert Whitlow The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah


message 4: by Karen (last edited Jul 29, 2025 12:08PM) (new)

Karen | 1310 comments For July I plan to focus on completing series I've been reading and catching up on my annual challenges.

Books for series want to complete:
Silenced (Alaskan Courage, #4) by Dani Pettrey Sabotaged (Alaskan Courage, #5) by Dani Pettrey Critical Alliance (Rocky Mountain Courage, #3) by Elizabeth Goddard Fatal Mistake (White Knights #1) by Susan Sleeman Kill Shot (White Knights #2) by Susan Sleeman The Priest Aaron (Sons of Encouragement, #1) by Francine Rivers The Warrior Caleb (Sons of Encouragement, #2) by Francine Rivers The Prince Jonathan (Sons of Encouragement, #3) by Francine Rivers The Prophet Amos (Sons of Encouragement, #4) by Francine Rivers The Scribe Silas (Sons of Encouragement, #5) by Francine Rivers

Other books hope to read:
Deep Waters (Security Specialists #1) by Jessica R. Patch The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Silent Night Standoff (First Responders #1) by Susan Sleeman Valor A Christian Romantic Suspense Anthology (Long Hot Summer Christian Romantic Suspense Book 2) by Laura Scott Big Sky Secrets (Montgomery Family #1) by Amity Steffen Nightwatch (The Defenders, 1) by Valerie Hansen A Summer on Bellevue Avenue (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts Book 5) by Lorri Dudley A Summer at The Niagara of the South (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts Book 7) by Denise Weimer A Summer at Thousand Island House (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts Book 4) by Susan G. Mathis


FINISHED:
Shattered (Fallout #5) by Lisa Harris Aftermath (Fallout Series Book Six) by Lisa Harris Stranded (Alaskan Courage, #3) by Dani Pettrey Mission Undercover (Rangers Under Fire #5) by Virginia Vaughan Deadly Sabotage (Honor Protection Specialists, #3) by Elizabeth Goddard A Heart's Obsession (A Journey of the Heart, #2) by Colleen Coble A Heart's Danger (A Journey of the Heart, #3) by Colleen Coble Rescued (Security League #1) by Jerusha Agen Guardian (Classified K-9 Unit, #1) by Terri Reed An Open Door (Romance Across the Globe #1) by Gail Gaymer Martin Home For Christmas Gift (Country Christmas Romance Series #1) by Brenda Clemmons Christmas Tree Connection (Christmas Kisses & Cookie Crumbs) by Elle Rush A Heart's Betrayal (A Journey of the Heart #4) by Colleen Coble A Heart's Promise (A Journey of the Heart #5) by Colleen Coble A Heart's Home (A Journey of the Heart, #6) by Colleen Coble Sheriff (Classified K-9 Unit Book 2) by Laura Scott Saved by the Lawman A Thrilling Protective Hero Romance by Margaret Daley To Keep Me Warm (Romance Across the Globe #2) by Gail Gaymer Martin Better to See You (Romance Across the Globe #3) by Gail Gaymer Martin Apple of His Eye (Romance Across the Globe #5) by Gail Gaymer Martin The Sea Glass Sisters (Carolina Heirlooms, #0.5) by Lisa Wingate Identity Crisis (Twins, #1) by Laura Scott Healing Her Heart (Crystal Lake, #1) by Laura Scott Bounty Hunter (Classified K-9 Unit, #4) by Lynette Eason Bodyguard (Classified K-9 Unit #5) by Shirlee McCoy Tracker (Classified K-9 Unit #6) by Lenora Worth Classified K-9 Unit Christmas An Anthology by Lenora Reed Worth Twin Peril (Twins, #2) by Laura Scott Blue Moon Bride by Susan Page Davis False Security by Angela Ruth Strong


message 5: by Megan (last edited Aug 01, 2025 12:54PM) (new)

Megan | 181 comments Finished: Season of Joy (Rios Azules Christmas, #2) by Alexa Verde To Love a Beast (Once Upon a Time in Texas, #1) by Karen Witemeyer Out of Character by Molly Zenk Captivated by Roseanna M. White The Sorcerer and the Swan Princess (A Villain's Ever After, #9) by Lucy Tempest The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane (Blackfriars Lane, #3) by Michelle Griep

Currently Reading: The Lady of Red River Valley (Ladies of the Wilderness, #2) by Gabrielle Meyer Where Courage Calls (Return to the Canadian West #1) by Janette Oke

Hopefuls: Awakened by Roseanna M. White


message 6: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (gr-nancy-a) | 308 comments Rereading Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
Buddy read with JR.


message 7: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (gr-nancy-a) | 308 comments Also reading the fourth book (finishing a series) by Sharon Sala set in Jubilee, KY.


message 9: by Jan (last edited Aug 01, 2025 04:57PM) (new)

Jan | 185 comments Finished
The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson A Broken Kind of Beautiful by Katie Ganshert Undetected by Dee Henderson The Fast and the Furriest by Andy Behrens Wildflowers from Winter by Katie Ganshert The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers Unspoken by Dee Henderson I Come Quietly to Meet You An Intimate Journey in Gods Presence by Amy Carmichael Tears Turn to Diamonds by Rosemarie Claussen Tea with Jane Austen by Kim Wilson The Queen's Cook (Queen Esther's Court, #1) by Tessa Afshar
I also finished a privately published book that can't be linked! It was co-written by my husband's former pastor, and it was excellent.

Currently Reading or Listening To:
NASB Super Giant Print Reference Bible, Black Genuine Leather, Red Letter, Presentation Page, Cross-References, Full-Color Maps, Easy-to-Read Bible Karmina Type by C.S.B. Bibles Abide in Christ The Joy of Being in God's Presence by Andrew Murray The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, #4) by Karina Yan Glaser The Lifters by Dave Eggers Union With God Including 22 of Madam Guyon's Poems (Library of Spiritual Classics) by Jeanne Guyon


message 10: by Missy (new)

Missy | 935 comments July is usually slower for me. I will try these:

The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay - Genre Challenge
TBD - Hidden Gem
TBD - Grab Bag

With This Ring by Amy Clipston , Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters by Jennifer Chiaverini (GM)


message 11: by Katrina (last edited Jul 29, 2025 09:55PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments I have 7 top books I hope to finish in July. If it goes like last month I finished 5 but only 2 were in my planned top 6 for June. So my plans may change.

So here are July plans.

Top 7 I would like to finish:
Entwined (Knights of Brethren, #2) by Jody Hedlund Midnight on the Scottish Shore by Sarah Sundin The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin In Good Company (A Class of Their Own, #2) by Jen Turano The Beautiful Pretender (A Medieval Fairy Tale, #2) by Melanie Dickerson Flights of Fancy (American Heiresses, #1) by Jen Turano Fire and Ice (Northwest Ice Division #1) by Carolyn Miller


Actually Finished:
Entwined (Knights of Brethren, #2) by Jody Hedlund In Good Company (A Class of Their Own, #2) by Jen Turano


Finishing Soon:
Between the Wild Branches (The Covenant House, #2) by Connilyn Cossette Flights of Fancy (American Heiresses, #1) by Jen Turano

Currently Reading:
Resistance (Ilyon Chronicles, #1) by Jaye L. Knight The Farm Stand (Amish Marketplace #2) by Amy Clipston If the Boot Fits (Texas Ever After, #2) by Karen Witemeyer Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White Fire and Ice (Northwest Ice Division #1) by Carolyn Miller The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold A Winter by the Sea (On Devonshire Shores, #2) by Julie Klassen The Beautiful Pretender (A Medieval Fairy Tale, #2) by Melanie Dickerson Peanut Butter Panic (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #7) by Amanda Flower The Tides of Time (A Storm Tide Romance, #1) by Sarah M. Eden Never Leave Me (The Waters of Time, #2) by Jody Hedlund From the Fields of Porthlenn (Cornish Romance, #5) by Deborah M. Hathaway The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green Destined for You (Ladies of the Lake, #1) by Tracie Peterson Every Hour Until Then (Timeless, #5) by Gabrielle Meyer Midnight on the Scottish Shore by Sarah Sundin Just Once by Karen Kingsbury Love Is for the Birds (Bachelors of Blackstone's) by Deborah M. Hathaway

Up next:
On My Honor (Heroines of WWII) by Patty Smith Hall Playing the Part (A Class of Their Own, #3) by Jen Turano A Dime a Dozen (The Million Dollar Mysteries, #3) by Mindy Starns Clark Glamorous Illusions (Grand Tour, #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel


message 12: by Natalie (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 437 comments I'm currently listening to I Am Malala The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and The Great Hippopotamus Hotel (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #25) by Alexander McCall Smith . I;m reading The Sowing Season by Katie Powner . i'm hopign to start Custom Made A Christian single-mom romance (Brenner Falls Series Book 2) by Kyle Hunter .


message 13: by Abbi (last edited Jul 01, 2025 04:46PM) (new)

Abbi Adams | 9 comments I'm currently reading Exodus & The Old Post Road: The Story of the Boston Post Road

I'm planning to read Leviticus & The Goblin Emperor
I'm also going to finish New Wielder of the Legendary Sword


message 14: by Sara (new)

Sara  Gildart | 1 comments I’ve been addicted to Colleen Coble books!!


message 15: by John (new)

John Slow | 4 comments Who wants to try a new book?

From Iron To Blade: Assassins and Blades


message 16: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Collier | 8 comments Staci wrote: "Time flies! Just like that half of the year is over. What are your reading plans for this month?"
I'm reading and reviewing some great titles from authors in this group:

The Shepherd, by James Collins
Finding My Lost Voice, by Basil Sparks
Grandpa's Gift, by Dan LaRock


message 17: by Crystal (last edited Jul 10, 2025 07:28AM) (new)

Crystal | 734 comments July Plans

Genre Suprise-suspense
and
Monthly Challenge-someone in uniform:
One Last Shot (Alaska Air One Rescue, #1) by Susan May Warren ✔️



Author Match:
Karen Witemeyer



Through the Decades:
Where Trees Touch the Sky A Redwood National Park Novel by Karen Barnett Illusion by Frank E. Peretti



4 Books with numbers:
1/4


5 books set in 5 different states
1/5


Finish/Read:
Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle ✔️
All We Thought We Knew by Michelle Shocklee
26 Below (Alaskan Cyber Hunters #1) by Kimberley Woodhouse ✔️
The Christmas Swap by Melody Carlson ✔️
Flood Watch (Lantern Beach Mysteries #2) by Christy Barritt (DNF)
Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe
To Marry an English Lord (The British Are Coming, #2) by Robin Lee Hatcher



Not anywhere in the plans but read:


message 18: by Emani (new)

Emani Edwards | 3 comments Hi, I'm reading:
Dawn of Grace by Jill Eileen Smith
The Baxter Children's Series by Karen Kingsbury.
I have also reviewed Death's Open Portal to the Spirit World from fellow Goodreads author Brenda E. Daniel.


message 19: by Karin (last edited Jul 29, 2025 04:21PM) (new)

Karin | 44 comments Christian books:

Currently reading: Dying Out Loud No Guilt in Life, No Fear in Death by Shawn Smucker a biography

Christian Fiction:
A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans Failstate (Failstate, #1) by John W. Otte The Twelfth Imam (The Twelfth Imam, #1) by Joel C. Rosenberg The Good Fight (The Last Enemy, #1) by Dan E. Hendrickson Looking Into You by Chris Fabry Swipe Swipe (Swipe, #1) by Evan Angler (not sure why this last one is marked this, although by the end of the series it's obvious)


message 20: by Leona (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 37 comments The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston. A true story.


message 21: by Chantel (last edited Jul 30, 2025 09:06PM) (new)

Chantel (channylee07) | 396 comments 💛 July Books Read💛
CF:
The Lies We Believe (Shadow Stalkers #1) by Lisa Harris Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham

GM:
Pardon My Frenchie (Doggone Delightful, #1) by Farrah Rochon Book Lovers by Emily Henry Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Game On by Seressia Glass


message 23: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3860 comments Mod
In July I read:

Break My Fall (Gossamer Falls, #2) by Lynn H. Blackburn Fire Mountain (Elements of Danger, #1) by Dana Mentink Turn Back the Dial (Secrets from Grandma’s Attic #21) by Roseanna M. White These Blue Mountains by Sarah Loudin Thomas Meant for Me (Magnolia Bay, #3) by Betsy St. Amant When Stars Light the Sky (Women of Midtown, #2) by Elizabeth Camden The Search (Lancaster County Secrets, #3) by Suzanne Woods Fisher Journaled With Love by Erma M. Ullrey Meet Me at Sunset Cove (Jonathon Island #5) by Sarah May Warren Echoes from a Missing Generation by Christina Suzann Nelson

Hidden Gems
Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables, #2) by L.M. Montgomery The Shepherd's Wife (Jerusalem Road, #2) by Angela Elwell Hunt

Non-Fiction
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom

General Market
The Secret Investigator of Astor Street A Piper Sail Mystery (Blink) by Stephanie Morrill Not They Who Soar (A Katharine Wright Mystery, #2) by Amanda Flower The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict


message 24: by Missy (new)

Missy | 935 comments My July readings:

When the Waters Came (A Day to Remember Book 1) by Candice Sue Patterson , The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay , A Cold Case in July A Megan and Derek Mystery (Megan and Derek Mysteries Book 1) by Joan Hetzler , A Borrowed Dream (Cimarron Creek Trilogy, #2) by Amanda Cabot , Every Hour Until Then (Timeless, #5) by Gabrielle Meyer , Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters by Jennifer Chiaverini (GM)


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