I finished my first reading challenge! Woo hoo! I joined the Southern Reading Challenge hosted by Maggie after I realized that I didn’t read many books set in the south. We had three months to read 3 books and I did it in 2. (I’m only bragging about this because I have 3 other challenges that have patiently been waiting for some attention )
My favorite of the 3 was the non-fiction Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil by John Berendt. It was set in Savannah, Georgia and it was absolutely fabulous! This went on my all-time favorite list and I envision a trip to Savannah soon! 4 1/2 stars
I also really loved When Venus Fell by Deborah Smith, a romantic family drama set in the Tennessee valley. I loved the spunky heroine and the loving, inclusive family that was willing to take in two sisters as their own. 4 stars
I read Sights Unseen by Kaye Gibbons and thought it was good. It takes place in North Carolina and chronicles a young girl childhood as her mother is treated for mental illness. 3 1/2 stars
I want to thank Maggie for hosting this great challenge. I had fun and look forward to next year 🙂
Stacy's Books 
Congratulations on completing this challenge! Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’s been on my shelf to read for awhile now. I am glad to see you enjoyed it. 🙂
Congratulations on completing the challenge. I can understand Midnight being your favorite – it’s a great book. We’re heading to Hilton Head/Savannah this week!
I too completed this challenge. I think I read 6 books. I will have to check it out.
I am going to check out the ones you read!
You rocked that challenge!!! I need to get going on a few more of mine! 🙂
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Good for you Stacy. And I enjoyed reading about the books you read. Garden is definitely on my list now.
Congrats! Sometimes it seems like every book I pick up is in the south. I should have done the challenge!
Woo Hoo!!! I love completing challenges. Midnight was a great book.
Great job! Sounds like you had lots of great reads there… When Venus Fell grabbed my attention!