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The Monthly Chapter | February 2023

Feb. 03, 2023

Feburary The Monthly Chapter updated 2025

Welcome to The Monthly Chapter for February 2023.

February is here and this post is a few days late. In my defense I have been getting ready for surgery next week and really thinned things out over here for the month. In fact, other than the giveaway hop, the three monthly posts, and one or two reviews there won’t be much going on here this month. 

I wanted to give myself time to heal properly plus I don’t know if I will end up having to stay at the hospital or not. I am not supposed to but anything can happen. That being said, I will still be working on a few things from my bed while I recover. 

I have several things I want to get done and next month will bring another large giveaway here. Fingers crossed I am able to get everything I want to do and get the fresh sort of start I am waiting for Storied Conversation. Don’t worry, it is nothing crazy. I just need a little bit of reset here.

Reading This Month

PLEASE NOTE SOME OF THESE BOOKS MAY BE ARCS (ADVANCED READING COPIES) AND NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

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The Cursed King by Abigail Owen

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Comments

  1. Elaine G says

    February 3, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    I don’t have a plan to read specific books. Some books on the TBR list and new releases.

    Reply
  2. bn100 says

    February 3, 2023 at 11:04 pm

    no plans

    Reply
  3. Sherry says

    February 4, 2023 at 2:13 am

    I really don’t have any plans. I’m thinking about reading some of my Jayne Ann Krentz books again.

    Reply
  4. Sandra says

    February 4, 2023 at 10:30 am

    My current reading plans is to read the Omega verse trope see if it is something I will enjoy.

    Reply
  5. Lily Kwan says

    February 4, 2023 at 3:28 pm

    I’m looking forward to reading some romance books.

    Reply
  6. Eva Millien says

    February 4, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    At the moment I in the process of re- reading all of my Christine Feehan books and of course reading all the new ones that I can get my hands on!

    Reply
  7. heather says

    February 4, 2023 at 5:29 pm

    I am looking forward to reading Claiming Her Legacy by Linda Goodnight it sounds so so good.

    Reply
  8. Adriane says

    February 4, 2023 at 5:32 pm

    Having cataract surgery so pretty light reading this month

    Reply
  9. Kerry Lynn says

    February 5, 2023 at 4:53 am

    Yes I aim to read at least 2 of these!

    Reply
  10. Shelley Schultz says

    February 5, 2023 at 11:43 am

    The cursed king looks so good!

    Reply
  11. Tara Enright says

    February 5, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    I really want to read Spilled Milk someone recommended it about a year ago so I would pick that up to read.

    Reply
  12. Sharon Rooney says

    February 5, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    With so much hype surrounding it, I really want to read the Spare.

    Reply
  13. Rachael Sutton says

    February 5, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    I have a book called “Girl Wash Your Face” that I have been meaning to read, but it’s hard being a single mom and having any time to read.. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  14. Barbara Montag says

    February 6, 2023 at 10:11 am

    I don’t really make reading plans .
    Mostly stick to my favorite authors.

    Reply
  15. sandra says

    February 6, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    need to read my book for book club

    Reply
  16. Elizabeth says

    February 6, 2023 at 5:09 pm

    I have a lot of library books to finish!

    Reply
  17. KV says

    February 6, 2023 at 11:44 pm

    I’m finishing up Say I do by Cynthia Eden.

    Reply
  18. Jeanna says

    February 7, 2023 at 12:23 pm

    I am looking forward to starting How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.

    Reply
  19. Jessica Beard says

    February 7, 2023 at 7:46 pm

    I’m reading a couple Colleen Hoover books this month. I just read Reminders of Him.

    Reply
  20. Athena Graeme says

    February 7, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    This month’s reading is all academic unfortunately. It’s all about my daughter’s scouts. Cookie manuals, ski camp materials … the stack on my desk is a real joy-suck!

    Reply
  21. Shirley O says

    February 8, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    I plan to read Spare by Prince Harry this month.

    Reply
  22. Nina Lewis says

    February 8, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    I signed up for 2 readathons this month. Hoping to get out of the reading slump I was in for most of Dec & Jan. The reading sprints are working for me, so far. I read 3 books this past weekend.
    I am looking forward to Lani Lynn Vale, Michelle Heard, Penelope Sky & Sarah Bale’s releases this month! 🙂

    Reply
  23. MICHAEL A LAW says

    February 8, 2023 at 5:09 pm

    I’m looking forward to finishing these Scott Donnelly novels. He’s a pretty good horror writer.

    Reply
  24. Suzanne B says

    February 9, 2023 at 12:34 am

    I have a stack that a friend passed on to me. A lot of mysteries that look fun.

    Reply
  25. paula peterson says

    February 10, 2023 at 8:47 pm

    I will be reading Frog and Toad to my daughter.

    Reply
  26. Cali W. says

    February 11, 2023 at 5:00 pm

    I plan to read more historical fiction; thanks for the giveaway. 🙂

    Reply
  27. K says

    February 11, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    I hope to be able to read a bit more this month! Thanks so much for sharing your book recommendations!

    Reply
  28. Melanie B says

    February 13, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    No plans for this month

    Reply
  29. Daniel M says

    February 14, 2023 at 7:20 pm

    no plans anymore

    Reply
  30. sheila ressel says

    February 15, 2023 at 9:42 am

    I plan on reading Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe since I’ve never read it before.

    Reply
  31. Antoinette M says

    February 15, 2023 at 1:53 pm

    I’m looking forward to reading The Light We Carry.

    Reply
  32. LeonieT says

    February 16, 2023 at 6:21 am

    I’m trying to read all the books that I have and not buying anything new for a while.

    Reply
  33. Kim Henrichs says

    February 16, 2023 at 10:08 am

    I’m planning to start The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.

    Reply
  34. Susan Smith says

    February 16, 2023 at 11:29 am

    I have some books on my TBR list. I’m starting It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover.

    Reply
  35. Allison Swain says

    February 16, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    I am planning to finish the newer Stephen King book I just got!

    Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    Reply
  36. Natalie says

    February 16, 2023 at 5:54 pm

    I am planning on reading The Candy House by Jennifer Egan.

    Reply
  37. Bea LaRocca says

    February 24, 2023 at 7:50 am

    I don’t have any specific reading plans for February and will try to read what I can when I can find the time. With the packing and cleaning, doctor’s visits and visits from family I have been very busy this month, longing for a free moment to relax with a good book.

    Reply
  38. Soozle says

    February 25, 2023 at 9:03 am

    Ive had a hard time reading this month, so I am hoping to get back into the daily habit!

    Reply
  39. Carolyn Daley says

    February 26, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    I honestly have not had time to sit down and enjoy a book this month. I have a few books I want to read by Molly Fitz.

    Reply
  40. Shelly Peterson says

    February 26, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    I want to read Thorne Princess by LJ Shen.

    Reply
  41. Dreaa Drake says

    February 27, 2023 at 8:21 pm

    Im doing a romance reading challenge so i have a lot of books on my ReaDing list coming up!

    Reply
  42. Andrew says

    March 16, 2023 at 6:56 am

    Int opt

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