Hello my fellow bookworms, the sun is shining and I am here to announce that Cathy’s 20 Books of Summer reading challenge (with the option of 15 or 10 book levels too) has… begun! 🎉 As usual I am aiming for the lower goal of 10 books and here are those books I am hoping to read:
- Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel – Historical-Fiction
- The Testament of Loki by Joanne M Harris – Fantasy
- The Black Corsair by Emilio Salgari – Classic Adventure
- The Phantom Tree by Nicola Cornick – Dual-Narrative, Historical-Fiction
- S5 Uncovered by James Durose-Rayner – Crime, Thriller
- Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart – Romantic Suspense
- Kim by Rudyard Kipling – Classic Adventure
- The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor – Historical-Fiction
- The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley – Dual-Narrative, Historical-Romance
- Katharina by Margaret Skea – Historical-Fiction
- Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton – Cosy-Crime
- Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne – Classic Adventure
But Jessica, I hear you cry, that is 12 books?! Well I am giving myself two extra books for a bit of wiggle room, in case I don’t end up in the mood for something listed, so the end goal is still to read 10 books from this list.
Finally, the challenge runs from Monday, 1st June (yesterday) to Tuesday, 1st September 2020, so just after that I will check back in with you all to discuss what I manage to read! Happy summer reading everyone! 😎
Now over to you: What books do you plan to read this summer? Are there any of these books you think I should read first?
Also if you’re taking part in this challenge, then please link in your own sign-up post in the comments below, so I come check out your lists, too!
I’ve read a couple off here and I also spot a couple that I’m sure you’ll love – Agatha Raisin – plus Firebird.
Lynn 😀
Yes! I purposely put a couple on there that I knew I’d love to, like: Agatha Raisin, The Firebird and a Mary Stewart option. 😁
With such a list you are bound to have a great summer of reading.
Thank you, Judy 😊
Wiggle room is a good thing. I’m pretty sure I’ve read some Mary Stewart in the past. Years…decades..ago when I worked in a bookstore I visited a lot of different sections for my reading since we could check out books, library style, for free.
Mary has read all the Agatha Raisin books and enjoyed them. We’ve also liked the tv series they have made.
Carl, glad to hear Mary has enjoyed all the Agatha Raisin books – They are such good fun! I did try the TV series but it wasn’t for me: they changed too much about the characters. As for Mary Stewart, I have loved everything I have read by her, so really looking forward to reading more! I particularly need to get to her Merlin series. 😊
Lots of variety here, Jessica! I want to read Katharina too. But it won’t be this summer!
Sandra, I hope it won’t be too long till you have chance to read Katharina! 🙂
That’s a really great list of books! Madam, Will You Talk? is one of my favourites by Mary Stewart and I enjoyed The Firebird, The Phantom Tree and Wolf Hall too. I hope you have a wonderful summer of reading. 🙂
Thank you so much, Helen – It is great to hear you’ve enjoyed so many books off of my list. Also you might be pleased to know, I decided to start reading Wolf Hall first. 😃
Aw man, I did this last year, and I keep wanting to participate this year, too, but it’s just not a good time. I love seeing everyone’s lists, though! Looks like you’ve got some great books on it, and I love the idea of giving yourself a little wiggle room in case you’re not in the mood for something. That’s a great idea. :3 Good luck with your summer reading!
I am sorry it not a good time for you to take part in this reading challenge too, but thank you and I hope you still enjoy your summer reading, challenge or no. 🙂Fingers crossed my wiggle room is going to pay of dividends this year and I’ll finish 10! 😁
I vote you begin with The Phantom Tree since I read and enjoyed it. I know I read that Mary Stewart years ago, so I’m sure that would be another good starting place.
Enjoy your summer reading! Several of these I especially look forward to reading reviews on.
Thank you, Kelly – I am afraid I decided to start reading Wolf Hall first, but don’t you worry I a really hoping to get to The Phantom Tree soon! 🙂
Great TBR! I hope you will enjoy these… Good luck with the challenge! xx
Thank you, Yvo! 😃
Good luck with your summer reading challenge. I’ve not done a reading challenge in ages!
I keep meaning to pick up one of the Agatha Raisin books to try.
Thank you, Nikki and I hope you give one of the Agatha Raisin books, as they make great, cosy, escapist reads. 🙂
Great list. I really enjoyed The Phantom Tree, the Cottingley Secret, and The Firebird. Hope you do too!
Thank you, Fran – It is great to hear you have enjoyed so many books on my list! 😃
What a great list! Thanks so much for joining in. Good luck and happy reading!
Thank you, Cathy! 😁
Looks like an interesting list! My picks would be Wolf Hall and Twenty Thousand Leagues – loved them both. Happy reading!
Haha, well FF, it looks like your picks reach me telepathically as Wolf Hall is the book I decided to read first. Thank you! 😁