Fall into Reading 2008 Challenge Wrap-Up
December 20th, 2008 | 
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Today is the wrap-up for the Fall Into Reading Challenge 2008 over at Callapidder Days. How did I do? Not too bad.
Did you finish reading all the books on your fall reading list? If not, why not?
I did not finish reading all the books on my list. For some books, I had a hard time finding copies. The two libraries that I frequent didn’t have some of the books, and finances were too tight for me to buy the books.However, I started participating in CFBA, Thomas Nelson Book Reviewers, and FIRST Wild Card Tours so I read a lot of books not on my list.
Did you stick to your original goals or did you change your list as you went along?
I tried to stick to my original goals but obviously my list changed as I went along.
Did you learn something new because of the Fall Into Reading challenge?—something about reading, or yourself, or a topic you read about?
I haven’t read biographies in quite a few years. As part of the challenge I read two – Through the Storm and Billy. Both are excellent books, and I’ll probably add more biographies to my next list.I also read quite a few new authors, many that I liked. I tend to get stuck in a rut with reading only favorite authors, so I enjoyed the exposure to new names.
What was your favorite book that you read this fall? Least favorite? Why?
Favorite book is a four-way tie – One Perfect Day, Until We Reach Home, Washington’s Lady and Dark Pursuit. I have a really hard time choosing ‘favorites.’One Perfect Day is a reminder that life is short and one choice can change our life and those around us. It’s an emotional book that draws the reader in.
Until We Reach Home follows three Swedish girls on their immigration journey. As the granddaughter of an immigrant who made a very similar journey 70 years ago, this book was special to me and will always be a favorite.
Washington’s Lady is a masterpiece about the life of Martha Washington. I loved reading the details of her life with George. The writing style makes Martha jump off the page and pulls the reader into her life.
Dark Pursuit is a far cry from historical fiction and kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Covering 24 hours of time, the plot is fast and full suspense. Definitely a winner!
Least favorite book – White Christmas Pie. The storyline is okay and has a lot of promise, but overall, the book just didn’t do anything for me. In a way, the story seemed contrived, not realistic.
Here’s my original fiction list:
A Passion Most Pureby Julie LessmanA Passion Redeemedby Julie Lessman- The Bride Bargain by Kelly Eileen Hake
Waiting for Summer’s Returnby Kim Vogel Sawyer- Where the Heart Leads by Kim Vogel Sawyer
- In the Shadow of Lions by Ginger Garrett
- Courting Miss Adelaide by Janet Dean
- John 3:16 by Nancy Moser
Washington’s Ladyby Nancy Moser- Just Jane by Nancy Moser
- That’s Not Exactly Amore by Tracey Bateman
Revealedby Tamera AlexanderRememberedby Tamera AlexanderFrom a Distanceby Tamera Alexander- An Unexpected Love by Tracie Peterson
- A Promise to Believe In by Tracie Peterson
- Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson
I also read: (Check my book reviews for these books.)
- Love Starts with Elle by Rachel Hauck
- Rain Song by Alice J. Wisler
- Until We Reach Home by Lynn Austin
- One Holy Night by J.M. Hochstetler
- White Christmas Pie by Wanda Brunstetter
- One Perfect Day by Lauraine Snelling
- Dark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins
- Quills & Promises by Amber Miller
- Canteen Dreams by Cara Putnam
- Where Do I Go by Neta Jackson
- Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake
- Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh
- She’s in a Better Place by Angela Hunt
Here’s my original non-fiction list:
- The Grand Weaver by Ravi Zacharias
Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in the Tabloid Worldby Lynne SpearsWrite His Answer: A Bible Study for Christian Writersby Marlene Bagnull- Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell
- An Introduction to Christian Writing by Ethel Herr
- The Complete Guide to Writing & Selling the Christian Novel by Penelope Stokes
I also read:
- Billy: The Untold Story of Billy Graham by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham
- Marketplace Memos by David Shibley and Jonathan Shibley
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Congratulations on what you accomplished with the challenge! You have quite a list!
You did a great job. We have similar reading lists. Here’s my wrap-up post:
http://bookcritiques.blogspot.com/2008/12/fall-into-reading-2008-wrap-up.html
Congratulations – you accomplished a lot and hopefully enjoyed reading as much as I did. Dark pursuits was excellent and I get a kick out of cathy hake’s books. They are fun reads.
Robin of mytwoblessings
You got a lot of reading done this fall!
I wrote my wrap-up post last month here.
Great job! If you like Dark Pursuit, then by all means, read The Kanner Lake series. You will not be disappointed!
Great job on your list! I really need to add some biographies to the books I read. I usually really enjoy them but just never think to pick them up.
Very good job, Kara! I am generally not a biography reader, but I should challenge myself to read more in that genre — I know there are many good ones out there.
Lindsay and Katrina, the two biographies that I read were the first in many, many, many years (like I can’t remember the last time I read one). Both were excellent and very easy to read. They’d be good if you want to get your feet wet again!
I definitely enjoyed just about every minute of reading!
I really miss reading when I don’t have the opportunity. It’s like therapy to me. 