Oh I know, it’s probably a “no big deal” for some but it is an achievement for me.
I am finally done with my reading challenge at Goodreads for this year. Here is a message from Goodreads:
Congrats!You have read 120 books of your goal of 120!
This was told through flashbacks on what happened in the past but it was a lovely read. Easy on the eyes and easier still to get into the story.
Here’s a synopsis of the story from Amazon.com:
In the 1960s, Edenville, North Carolina is full of rules. Sagging under the weight of racism and segregation the small community finds itself at a dangerous tipping point.
Eleven-year-old Betty Grafton believes the world is fair. She knows there are worse places to live than Edenville. Unaware of the wars waging around her, she spends her days patting horses in the field and running errands for her mother. The world she doesn’t see, full of turmoil and unrest, is hiding just below the surface. One day, she has no choice but to see what’s been right in front of her all along.
Alma knows where to walk. She knows who to talk to and which fountain she can drink out of. Her mother, Winnie, spares no opportunity to remind her how dangerous it is to be a little black girl in the South.
When a chance encounter puts Betty face to face with the peril that exists in her own hometown, everything she knows turns upside down. The world isn’t as fair or safe as she’d imagined. Her family is the Klan. Her friends are the enemy. And nothing makes sense anymore.
Although the world demands they stay apart, Alma and Betty forge a secret friendship. One that could cost them their lives.
Congratulations, Arlene, on completing your challenge!
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Thank you Deb.
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Congratulations!! what an amazing achievement! I think I’m still on book #5!
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Are you on Goodreads too? Could I add you up? What’s your name there?
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yes I am, but I’m not active on it. I may look into it more now. I’m registered under Lelanie Crous
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Will look for you there, thanks!
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Oh my, I could not find your name there 😦
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And I’ll add this one to the ever growing list!
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I am sure it would be a lovely read for you too Lelanie!
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Congratulations!! I still haven’t met my goal yet but I only have a few more books to go. This book sounds really interesting. I hope I can find it at the library so I can read it.
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Thanks. It is a good read Michelle.
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I think that 120 books is a very big deal. I have managed to read 22 since January, and that seems a lot to me. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you so much Pete. Until next year’s challenge again.
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Well done
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Thank you Derick 🙂
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Well done! That was certainly a challenge and the book you mention seems like one of the best reads. Friendship against the odds and the horrors of racial hatred.
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It was a very good read. I hope you’ll be able to get hold of a copy too.
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Wow!! Impressive!! 🏆
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Thank you Sabine!
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Congratulations. Retirement sure gives us the chance to finally read as much as we like doesn’t it.
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I really does Elizabeth. Enjoying retirement?
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Yes. I can’t know how I ever had time to work!
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Our “me” times are precious.
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