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A Winter's Respite Readathon 2017

Winter is the perfect time for readathon!

If you're like me, you probably have a huge TBR that needs taming.


Michelle over at Seasons of Reading is hosting this readathon, Jan. 16-29. 
It's 2 weeks long, but don't stress, you can read as much or as little as you like. You don't even have to participate the whole 14 days! 
Best of all, it's free and you can win prizes!

Care to join me?

To check it out and sign up, head on over to Seasons of Reading: http://seasonsreading.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-winters-respite-readathon-time-to.html

You can also check out #WintersRespite on Facebook.

Guidelines are here: http://seasonsreading.blogspot.com/p/guidelines.html

UPDATE 1/17

I guess I should make a reading list, because everyone knows to be successful at anything, one really needs to set goals (or at the very least, have a plan!)

Last night, I finished my first book, "War of the Heart" by new author Jenna Victoria.
The story takes place in a contemporary setting, and then, through time travel, the couple, Louise and George travel back to Great Britain during Christmas 1940. Great setting with WWII raging through the streets and everyone fearing for their lives and having to ration food and goods on a daily basis. What I loved most was the abundance of interesting little details about that time period, things I'd never known.
The book is Christian Romance, not a genre I've read before, but it was extremely well written and I really enjoyed it!
My rating:
I'll be back tomorrow, armed with my reading list goals!


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  1. Bemused BookwormJanuary 17, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    Just wanted to wish you luck on your goals.

    Also, i'll be host a Midway Giveaway on my blog this weekend if you are interested. The only requirement for entering is a comment about your progress so far and goals for week two.

    Well have a great week!
    Bemused Bookworm
    https://goo.gl/c5JMZ2

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  2. VonnieJanuary 17, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    Awesome job finishing your first book! Sometimes stepping out of our comfort zone with genres can be quite surprising. Good luck with the rest of the readathon!

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  3. Michelle Stockard MillerJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks for joining us, Suzanne. Great job on finishing your first book. I hope you get lots of good reading in this two weeks.

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