October Reflections

This month I read 17 books. However three of them were Bibles.

Books Reviewed at Becky's Book Reviews

106. Echoes of the Sea. Sarah M. Eden. 2025. 320 pages. [Source: Library] [5 stars, adult romance, adult historical, proper romance, clean romance, time travel]

107. Dream. Barbara O'Connor. 2025. 256 pages. [Source: Library] [MG Fiction, J Fiction, realistic fiction, 4 stars]

108. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. J.K. Rowling. 2003. 912 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars] [mg fiction; mg fantasy; series book]

109. Lost Evangeline. Kate DiCamillo. Illustrated by Sophie Blackall. 2025. 160 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, j fantasy, j fiction]

110. A Bitter Wind. (Billy Boyle #20) James R. Benn. 2025. 379 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, world war II, mystery, historical fiction]

111. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter #6). J.K. Rowling. 2005. 652 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars]

112. Mrs. Porter Calling. AJ Pearce. 2023. 313 pages. [Source: Review copy] [adult historical fiction, world war II, 3 stars]

113. Kidnapped From Ukraine #2 Standoff. Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch. 2025. 288 pages. [Source: Library] [realistic fiction, family, drama, war] [5 stars]

Books Reviewed at Young Readers


102. Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town. Li Chen. 2025. 208 pages. [Source: Library] [j graphic novel, animal fantasy, 5 stars]

103. Tuck Me In. Nathan W. Pyle. 2025. 40 pages. [Source: Library] [5 stars, picture books, science, bedtime stories]

Books Reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible

69. I Like Church...But. Dan Lupton. 1996. 208 pages. [Source: Gift] [3 stars, christian living]

70. [Board book] The Prodigal Son. Retold by Russell Punter. Illustrated by Gabriella Galvez. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, board book, bible stories]

71. [Board book] The Good Samaritan. Retold by Russell Punter. Illustrated by Gabriella Galvez. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, board book, bible stories]

72. [Board book] David and Goliath. Russell Punter. Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, bible stories]

73. On a Midnight Clear. Karen Witemeyer. Tracie Peterson. Misty M. Beller. 2025. 304 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars, novella, Christmas novellas, christian fiction, christian romance]

Bibles Reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible


11. Berean Standard Bible, Holy Bible, (BSB) God. 2022. 1504 pages. [Source: Bought]

12. New King James Version Nelson 746. God. 1983. 1393 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, Bible]
13. The New Scofield Study Bible, King James Version, God. 1967. 1400 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, Bible]

Totals for 2025

2025 Totals
Books read in 2025	301
Pages read in 2025	75,765
January 2025
Books read in January	30
Pages read in January	7,020
February 2025
Books read in February	30
Pages read in February	4,782
March 2025
Books read in March	34
Pages read in March	8,595
April 2025
Books read in April	34
Pages read in April	8,293
May 2025
Books read in May	31
Pages read in May	7,698
June 2025
Books read in June	32
Pages read in June	6,072
July 2025
Books read in July	37
Pages read in July	10,460
August 2025
Books read in August	31
Pages read in August	10,711
September 2025
Books read in September	25
Pages read in September	4,038
October 2025
Books read in October	17
Pages read in October	8,096

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