Lynxie’s Comments (group member since Jan 12, 2012)

Lynxie’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Not participating, but I do know a few books that might help:

NSW: Grey Jack Road is based in the snowy mountain area of NSW near Canberra. It's still available on kindle for $3.99 and written by an Aussie author :)
Sydney's Song

QLD: Let Sleeping Gods Lie
A Man for All Seasons

VIC: Passing Clouds: A winemaker's journey

NT: A Town Called Dust (possibly - listed as the Outback and near Alice Springs).

Since my July challenge has been an epic failure I thought I'd sign up for this one.

August Challenge - Let's Travel!
Level: Easy: (One Aussie author)
0/5
TASKS

#1. Geographical Setting: Read a book set in a different country to your own: Under The Spanish Stars by Alli Sinclair (AA)

#2. Travel to a Different Genre: Read a book from a genre you haven't explored before/for a long time: Witches Protection Program by Michael Phillip Cash (Urban Fantasy)

#3. Cover Hunt: Read a book with a mode of transport on the cover (not legs or feet): Descend by Sophia Florenza (Wings)

#4. Title: Read a book with a PLACE NAME in the title: Daughter Of Australia by Harmony Verna

#5. Author: Read a book by an author who lives in a country other than your own: The Proving by Ken Brosky (The US)

Finished my first:

P: Passing Clouds: A winemaker's journey by Graeme Leith AA ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm in!

July Challenge. Freedom at last!
Duration: 1/7/20 - 31/7/20
Level: Easy 0/4

P: Passing Clouds: A winemaker's journey by Graeme Leith AA ★★★
U: Under The Spanish Stars by Alli Sinclair AA
B: The Proving by Ken Brosky
S: Crossing the Lines by Sulari Gentill AA

Brenda wrote: "Well done Lynxie!! Did you substitute one for #2? Bad luck your choices weren't the best..."

Nah I didn't. Technically my next read would fit too, but I'll just leave my original list as is for this one. :)

And I've finished.
My last read:
#1. On your TBR the longest: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks ★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Attempting a reading challenge for the first time in 3 years!! 0_o Be gentle with me!

June TBR Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 30/6/20
Level: Easy
4/4

TASKS

#1. On your TBR the longest: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks★★
#2. A new to you author: The Jumbee's Daughter by Jonathan M. Ross DNF @ 23%
#3. Favourite author: Sleeping Dogs by Sonya Hartnett AA ★★★
#4. Favourite genre: Horror Degenerate by Rayne Havok ★★

Way to go Brenda!! Looks like some great books in that list.

Finished my third:

#4. Favourite genre: Horror Degenerate by Rayne Havok ★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just finished my second read for the challenge.

#3. Favourite author: Sleeping Dogs by Sonya Hartnett AA ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

DNF my first read @23% - it was too slow and needed editing. Oh well, next one should be better.

Phrynne wrote: "Congrats on the book Lynxie!!! I have added you to the list:)"

Thanks Phrynne :D

Could we add my author profile here?

Katt Pemble

I just published my first erotic novelette Wanted for Pleasure, Trained for Sin

Mel wrote: "First Challenge and first attempt at adding/linking books so hopefully have done right. Just realised I haven't linked Authors. Will do this tonight. Learnng, learning, but having fun!!

June TBR C..."

You did great :D I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy reading those books in June!

Amanda wrote: "Hi everyone, this is my first challenge and I’m a bit confused on what the tasks are 😫 where do I find them? Or what’s the criteria of spell-it-out? Thanks 😊"

Brenda's first post has the details of what to do. Pick your level, and then pick books to fit the required criteria. There's also a link to the guidelines for all group challenges in her post.

Attempting a reading challenge for the first time in 3 years!! 0_o Be gentle with me!

June TBR Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 30/6/20
Level: Easy
4/4

TASKS

#1. On your TBR the longest: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks★★
#2. A new to you author: The Jumbee's Daughter by Jonathan M. Ross DNF @ 23%
#3. Favourite author: Sleeping Dogs by Sonya Hartnett AA ★★★
#4. Favourite genre: Horror Degenerate by Rayne Havok ★★

Thanks 😁

Totally agree! I’ve done it 4 times before so I know what I’m getting myself into, but it’s always a bit scary/alarming just before 1 Nov :)

Thanks Brenda! I’m going to need it I think :)

And I'm finished!!

I'm going to try for Charged.

Spring Challenge: Opposites Attract!
Duration: 1/9/17 - 30/11/17
Level: Charged
Progress: 6/6

1. Same sex relationships:
Don't Tell Anyone by Laurie Boris (M/M) ★★★★☆
The Warrior's Path by Catherine M. Wilson (F/F) ★★★★☆

2.Male/Female Protagonist
The Release by Shelbi Wescott ★★☆☆☆
The Legacy Human by Susan Kaye Quinn ★★★★☆

3.Contemporary/Historical
Tears Of The Cheetah by T.M. Clark (AA) ★★★☆☆
The Book of Whispers by Kimberley Starr (AA) ★★★☆☆



Final Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just in time to do National Novel Writing Month :D

Finished my 5th... now to see if I can fit this last book in before I start NaNoWriMo?!?

The Book of Whispers by Kimberley Starr (AA) ★★★☆☆

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...