Oh my gosh! I got SOOO busy I totally spaced on getting out the recap for October. I got in some great reads in October and November, however, including cozies, crime fiction, paranormal, psychological thrillers, and even some sci-fi! I posted a total of twelve reviews for the November–as well a couple spotlights. Definitely ramped up the book tours and have greatly benefited by utilizing NetGalley almost exclusively as I achieved my 100 Reviews Badge!
Still learning whatever I can about Instagram and bookstagram, though obviously have a long way to go. Since I pretty much shoot from the hip, there is little in the way of actual scheduling other than the night before (wink, wink). It’s not a business–it’s for fun. And it is. I’ve seen some amazing technology and would love to pass it on, but “regramming” is also something I’ve yet to learn. (Another app download? — not when my poor ole Galaxy 5 is already maxxed.)
My book reviews for November (many of which included Giveaways):
If you missed any of my full reviews, just click the link below.
Nov 2 – A Different Kind of Reunion by Joann Guidoccio (Spotlight)
Nov 4 – Yeast of Eden by Sarah Fox
Nov 6 – Thread Herrings by Lea Wait
Nov 7 – Harvest of Secrets by Ellen Crosby
Nov 9 – House of Ashes by Loretta Marion
Nov 11- Murder in Her Stocking by G. A. McKevett
Nov 13- A Vintage Death by Mary Ellen Hughes
Nov 15- The Darkness Prequel Tour by C. S. Duffy (Spotlight)
Nov 16- A Cold Brew Killing by Lena Gregory
Nov 18- Murder at Harbor Village by G. P. Gardner
Nov 20- Purls and Poison by Anne Canedeo
Nov 23- Zephyr by Andrew Cooke
Nov 25- Love You Gone by Rona Halsall
Nov 27- The Body in the Attic by Judi Lynn
At this point, I’ve achieved my personal goal for Goodreads of 100 reviews. I’ll need one more for the NetGalley Challenge of 75 reviews, but missing Q (currently reading Quantum Marlowe), J, W, and X for the Alphabet Challenge. There are three books scheduled so far for December and none of those will fill the missing letters. If you fail to add the #NGEW2018 tag for the reviews, are they still included in the tally?
How are you doing on your challenges? Anyone have a J, W, or X book for me?
A big thank to all my new followers and as always so appreciate you who continue to read and comment! Thank you!
©2018 V Williams 
Busy month. I hope you fit in some good reading and Christmas cheer this month! Congrats on the 100 Reviews Badge. I got my 10 reviews badge a couple months ago! Lol.
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yes, congratulations on your badge as well. it’s a little incentive but helps to add to the interest in gleaning another. kinda like those badges on Words w/Friends.
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That’s true!
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Thank you
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Congratulations on your 100 Reviews NetGalley badge!
For “J” maybe “The Janus Stone” by Elly Griffiths
For “W” perhaps “The weight of blood” by Laura McHugh or “What you left behind” by Samatha Hayes
I can’t think of a title beginning with X but what springs to mind is “The Devotion of Suspect X” which I enjoyed very much.
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Thank you so much, Lynne–I’ll check them all out. Yeah “X” has been a problem, but I’m thinking that last one should qualify–I hope.
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Yeast of Eden wins the prize for Best Title of the Month! Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, but I’m afraid X defeats me… 😀
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Yes, I loved that title too and do appreciate the suggestions for J and W. I’ll have to go haunting NG for the X. Thanks!
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thank you! i didn’t find either of those two titles, but i DID find Jeeves and the King of Clubs. i requested that one from NG. have you read that one?
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No, I haven’t. I think it’s a follow-on novel, isn’t it, rather than being written by PG Wodehouse himself? I hope you enjoy it. 😀
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no, not wodehouse himself. i’m hoping for the best anyway…😉
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