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Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Finished my list for this challenge on the weekend :)

March Challenge 1/3/20 - 31/3/20
Level: Hard (4AA's)
10/10

Part one: Read three books for an easy challenge, five for a harder one. At least one Aussie author please!

🍀 Make reading fun. Read a book which is light and entertaining.
Stolen Magic by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars

🍀 Add to your reading list. Read a book a friend has enjoyed which is not on your TBR yet.
Kittyzen's Arrest by Addison Moore 4 stars

🍀 Reduce your TBR list by at least one book. Read the next book in a series you are already reading.
Vendetta Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

🍀 Count down and read the third book on your TBR list.
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn 4 stars

🍀 Help yourself to a nice cup (or glass) of your favourite beverage and read a book you have been looking forward to.
Lethal Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars

Part 2: If you are up for a really hard challenge then add on a traditional spell it out of the word March. At least one Aussie author here too please.

Spell it out:
M - Murdered Gods by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars
A - Addison Moore - Dog Days of Murder 4 stars
R - Rivers of Hell by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars
C - Christine Feehan - Cat's Lair 5 stars
H - Hartley's Grange by Nicole Hurley-Moore AA 4 stars

April - Opposites Attract!
Duration: 1/4/20 - 30/4/20
Level: Hard
8/8

1) Male Author - Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 4 stars
Female Author - Hidden Goddess by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars

2) Set in Australia - Up on Horseshoe Hill by Penelope Janu AA 4 stars
Set in another country - Lone Star Defender by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars

3) Romance - Caged Lightning by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars
Crime - Desperate Creed by Alex Kava 5 stars

4) Aussie Author - Long Way Home by Nicola Marsh AA 4 stars
American Author - Lionhearted by Diana Palmer

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Hey Brenda. I just realised my third book on my TBR is only 103 pages. Is it ok to use this title or should I use the 4th book on my TBR?"

Take the nearest one to 3rd which qualif..."

Thanks Brenda :)

Hey Brenda. I just realised my third book on my TBR is only 103 pages. Is it ok to use this title or should I use the 4th book on my TBR?

March Challenge 1/3/20 - 31/3/20
Level: Hard (4AA's)
10/10

Part one: Read three books for an easy challenge, five for a harder one. At least one Aussie author please!

🍀 Make reading fun. Read a book which is light and entertaining.
Stolen Magic by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars

🍀 Add to your reading list. Read a book a friend has enjoyed which is not on your TBR yet.
Kittyzen's Arrest by Addison Moore 4 stars

🍀 Reduce your TBR list by at least one book. Read the next book in a series you are already reading.
Vendetta Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

🍀 Count down and read the third book on your TBR list.
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn 4 stars

🍀 Help yourself to a nice cup (or glass) of your favourite beverage and read a book you have been looking forward to.
Lethal Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars

Part 2: If you are up for a really hard challenge then add on a traditional spell it out of the word March. At least one Aussie author here too please.

Spell it out:
M - Murdered Gods by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars
A - Addison Moore - Dog Days of Murder 4 stars
R - Rivers of Hell by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars
C - Christine Feehan - Cat's Lair 5 stars
H - Hartley's Grange by Nicole Hurley-Moore AA 4 stars

Finished this challenge :)

**Summer Challenge - 1/12/19 - 28/2/20**
Match a book - or books!
Level: Hard
14/15

Book #1: Completed
a)Title Starts with a 'C' Country Roads by Nicole Hurley-Moore AA 4 stars

b) Colourful cover Promise of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA 5 stars

c) Blue sky on Cover Riverstone Ridge by Mandy Magro AA 5 stars

d) Five words in Title The House on Jindalee Lane by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars

e) Female Author Anne Bishop - Written in Red 5 Stars





Book #2: - Completed
a) Cosy Mystery Deadly Chocolate Addiction by Sally Berneathy 4 stars

b) Brown writing on cover - Lone Star Protector by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars

c) Animal on cover The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 5 stars

d) Part of a Series Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 5 stars

e) 4th book in an series Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 5 stars




Book #3 : Completed
a) Young Adult Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz 4 stars

b) Aussie Author Will to Live by Rachel Amphlett AA 4 stars

c) Multiple People on cover Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 5 stars

d) Male Author The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 5 stars

e) Has "Bestselling Author' on cover Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA 5 stars

Autumn 2020 Challenge 1/3/20-31/5/20
Level:
14/14

TASKS: Each title must contain the following:

1. A colour. Red Velvet Vengeance by Addison Moore 4 stars

2. A number. Seven-Layer Slayer by Addison Moore 4 stars

3. A first name. Liam's Bride by Emma Alisyn 4 stars

4. A place. Vendetta Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

5. A form of water. Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

6. A day, month or season The Winter Soldier by Diana Palmer 4 stars



Spell it out

S - Starting From Now by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars

U - Up on Horseshoe Hill by Penelope Janu AA 4 stars

N -Nicola Marsh - Long Way Home AA 4 stars

S - Stolen Magic by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars

H - Hartley's Grange by Nicole Hurley-Moore AA 4 stars

I - Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman AA 5 stars

N - Night Embrace bySherrilyn Kenyon 4 stars

E - Ever After by Kim Harrison 5 stars

Finished my last book for this challenge :)

February Challenge - 2020's Leaping Month
Level: Hard
12/12
4 AA's

TASKS

#1. February is our second month on the calendar - Read a book which is #2 in a series OR the 2nd on your TBR
Mr Right Now by Karly Lane book 2 in the Stringybark Creek series AA 5 stars

#2. 2020 is a leap year, which gives February 29 days - Read a book which contains all the letters L E A P in the title
Lone Star Protector by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars

#3. February has Valentine's Day on 14th Feb, so is a month of romance - Read a book where BOTH the author's initials are found in VALENTINE
Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 5 stars

#4. February has 8 letters; the month has 29 days - Read a book with either an 8, 2 or 9 in the page count (make sure you indicate page count beside your choice)
Return to Stringybark Creek by Karly Lane (328 Pages) AA 5 stars


SPELL-IT-OUT
D Dangerous Secrets by Abbie Zanders 4 stars
A - Anne Bishop - Written in Red 5 stars
Y - You're Mine by Lauren Wood 3 stars
L - Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan5 stars
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Shifts 5 stars
G - Gingerbread and Deadly Dread by Addison Moore 4 stars
H - Hoppy Holiday Homicide by Molly Fitz 3 stars
T - Rachael Treasure - Fifty Bales of Hay AA 3 stars

I'm in. Titles to come soon :)
February Challenge - 2020's Leaping Month
Level: Hard
12/12
4 AA's

TASKS

#1. February is our second month on the calendar - Read a book which is #2 in a series OR the 2nd on your TBR
Mr Right Now by Karly Lane book 2 in the Stringybark Creek series AA 5 stars

#2. 2020 is a leap year, which gives February 29 days - Read a book which contains all the letters L E A P in the title
Lone Star Protector by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars

#3. February has Valentine's Day on 14th Feb, so is a month of romance - Read a book where BOTH the author's initials are found in VALENTINE
Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 5 stars

#4. February has 8 letters; the month has 29 days - Read a book with either an 8, 2 or 9 in the page count (make sure you indicate page count beside your choice)
Return to Stringybark Creek by Karly Lane (328 Pages) AA 5 stars


SPELL-IT-OUT
D Dangerous Secrets by Abbie Zanders 4 stars
A - Anne Bishop - Written in Red 5 stars
Y - You're Mine by Lauren Wood 3 stars
L - Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan5 stars
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Shifts 5 stars
G - Gingerbread and Deadly Dread by Addison Moore 4 stars
H - Hoppy Holiday Homicide by Molly Fitz 3 stars
T - Rachael Treasure - Fifty Bales of Hay AA 3 stars

Brenda wrote: "Perfect! It's nice when you can read to your heart's content isn't it :)"

Definitely...shame I need to go back to work but need money to buy more books :)

Brenda wrote: "Goodness that was quick Jennifer, well done!"

Thanks Brenda I had a lot of free time in the last 2 weeks :)

Finished this challenge with 'N' The Name of the Wind 5 stars.

January Challenge 1st - 31st January 2020
Hard Challenge
4 AA
14/14

Part one: Answer all five of the following tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with the letter J
Jade's Cowboy Crush by Kimberly Krey 4 Stars

2. Read a book where one of the author's initials can be found in the word January
The House on Burra Burra Lane by Jennie JonesAA 5 stars

3. Read a book published in January (any year)
SEAL the Deal by Cat Johnson 3.5 stars

4. Read a book with a new to you author.
Cutie Pies and Deadly Lies by Addison Moore 4 stars

5. Read any book of your choice.
Lone Star Hero by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars


Spell it out!
C - Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5 stars
H - Hunted by Jamie Garrett AA 5 stars
A - Addison Moore - Bobbing for Bodies 3.5 stars
M - Mandy Magro -Jacaranda 5 stars
P - Promise of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA 5 stars
A - Addison Moore - Pumpkin Spice Sacrifice 4 stars
G - Rebel Wolf by Amy Green 4 stars
N - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 5 stars
E - Eve Silver - Sins of the Soul 4 stars

Finished with a few of hours to spare :)

December - Christmas Spell-it-out
Level: Hard
14/14

1. Initial book (with cover pic): Christmas Carol 5 stars

Things I see on the cover: Scarf, night cap, Christmas Tree, Cane , Glasses

Spell-it-Out - from the book cover
2. C - Country Roads by Nicole Hurley-Moore AA 5 stars
3. H - Home at Last by Meredith Appleyard AA 5 stars
4. R - Riverstone Ridge by Mandy Magro AA 5 stars
5. I - Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars
6. S - Undara by Annie Seaton AA 5 stars
7. T - Dead Man Switch by Tara Moss AA 4 stars
8. M -MacKenzie Crossing by Kaye Dobbie AA 5 stars
9. A - All the Little Liars by Charlaine Harris 5 stars
10. S - Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie 5 stars

11. T - Forever Magic by T.M. Cromer5 stars
12. R - Will to Live by Rachel Amphlett AA 4 stars
13. E - An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris 4 stars
14. E - Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver 5 stars

I'm in..

Annual A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: 1/1/20 - 31/12/20
26/26

A - Keri Arthur - Blood Kissed AA 5 stars
B - Anne Bishop - Murder of Crows 5 stars
C - Christine Feehan - Vendetta Road 5 stars
D -Garry Disher - Paydirt AA 4 stars
E - David Eddings - The Diamond Throne 5 stars
F - Raymond E. Feist - Queen of Storms 5 stars
G - Yasmine Galenorn - Witchling 4 stars
H - Molly Harper - How to Run with a Naked Werewolf 5 stars
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Shifts 4 stars
J - Jamie Garrett - Hunted AA 5 stars
K -Kylie Chan - White Tiger 5 stars
L - Quinn Loftis - Surrender 4 stars
M - Fleur McDonald - Red Dirt Country AA 5 stars
N - Garth Nix - Lirael AA5 stars
O - Tess Oliver - Cole 4 stars
P - James Patterson - Texas Outlaw 4 stars
Q - Quinn Loftis - Rapture 4 stars
R - Richelle Mead - The Glittering Court 5 stars
S - Tricia Stringer - Something in the Wine AA 5 stars
T - P.J. Tracy - Ice Cold Heart 5 stars
U - Rachael Treasure - Fifty Bales of Hay AA 3.5 stars
V - Victoria Purman - The CEO AA 4 stars
W - J.R. Ward - Lover Unleashed 3 stars
X - Garth Nix - Sabriel AA 5 stars
Y - Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars
Z - Abbie Zanders - Dangerous Secrets 4 stars

January Challenge 1st - 31st January 2020
Hard Challenge
4 AA
14/14

Part one: Answer all five of the following tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with the letter J
Jade's Cowboy Crush by Kimberly Krey 4 Stars

2. Read a book where one of the author's initials can be found in the word January
The House on Burra Burra Lane by Jennie JonesAA 5 stars

3. Read a book published in January (any year)
SEAL the Deal by Cat Johnson 3.5 stars

4. Read a book with a new to you author.
Cutie Pies and Deadly Lies by Addison Moore 4 stars

5. Read any book of your choice.
Lone Star Hero by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars


Spell it out!
C - Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5 stars
H - Hunted by Jamie Garrett AA 5 stars
A - Addison Moore - Bobbing for Bodies 3.5 stars
M - Mandy Magro -Jacaranda 5 stars
P - Promise of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA 5 stars
A - Addison Moore - Pumpkin Spice Sacrifice 4 stars
G - Rebel Wolf by Amy Green 4 stars
N - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 5 stars
E - Eve Silver - Sins of the Soul 4 stars

I have completed my list for this challenge just in time :)
Level: Out of Control - 36 books.
36/36


Contemporary Completed
The Sunburnt Country by Fiona Palmer 4 stars
The Country Girl by Cathryn Hein 4 stars
On The Right Track by Penelope Janu 4 stars

Historical Fiction Completed
Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows 5 stars
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris 5 stars
Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper3.5 stars

Crime Completed
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox 5 stars
The Lost Man by Jane Harper 4 stars
Dead Man Switch by Tara Moss

Mystery Completed
Cold Justice by Katherine Howell 4 stars
In Her Blood by Annie Hauxwell 2 stars
A Devious Mind by Brigid George 4 stars

Romance Completed
Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro 4 stars
Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro 4 stars
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane 4.5 stars


Young Adult Completed
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 4.5 stars
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak 1 star
January by Gabrielle Lord 3 stars

Award Winner/Nominee List of Awards - Completed
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Aurealis Award 2016 5 stars
Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff Aurealis Award 2017 5 stars
Cursed by Keri Arthur 5 stars Australian Romance Readers Award 2018

Thriller/Suspense - Completed
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly 5 stars
Hush Hush by James Patterson & Candice Fox 4 stars
Hangman by Jack Heath 3.5 stars


Paranormal Completed
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur 5 stars
Embraced by Darkness by Keri Arthur 5 stars
Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur 5 stars


Romantic Suspense Completed
A Country Mile by Mandy Magro 4 stars
Where the River Runs by Fleur McDonald 4 stars
Vengeance by Jamie Garrett 5 stars

Fantasy - Completed
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson 4 stars
Changeling Magic by Marina Finlayson 4.5 stars
Changeling Illusion by Marina Finlayson 4 stars

Chic Lit - Completed
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 4 stars
The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker 4 stars
The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker 5 stars

My Second List Completed :)

26/26

A - American Bad Boy 4 stars
B - Burn AA 5 stars
C - Changeling Illusion AA 4 stars
D - Deadly Game 5 stars
E - Evan 4 stars
F - Fatal Chocolate Obsession 5 stars
G - Godsgrave AA 5 stars
H - Harden 4 stars
I - It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time AA 4 stars
J - Jax
K - The Kookaburra Creek Cafe AA 4 stars
L - Lawson's Bend AA 4.5 stars
M - Mind Game 5 stars
N - Nine Perfect Strangers AA 4 stars
O - Out of Sight 3 stars
P - Predatory Game 5 stars
Q - A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 4.5 stars
R - The Revenge of Seven 5 stars
S - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves AA 5 stars
T - Taking Shots 4 stars
U - Untamed 4 stars
V - Viper Game 5 stars
W - Wicked Wings AA 5 stars
X - Matt Caldwell: Texas Tycoon 4 stars
Y - Conspiracy Game 5 stars
Z - MacKenzie Crossing 5 stars

Annual Bingo Challenge 2020
Duration: 1/1/20 - 31/12/20
Aussie Authors ONLY
To Infinity and beyond (25 books - 5 rows)
25/25

One Across - Completed
Published 2020 - The Cobra Queen by Tara Moss 4 stars
400+ pages A Life Of Her Own by Fiona McCallum 4 stars
Female Author Blue Dragon by Kylie Chan 5 stars
Set in Australia Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnell stars
Female MC -Lone Star Protector by Jennie Jones 4 stars

Five Across - Completed
Young Adult Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman 5 stars
From the Library Spellcheck by Morgana Best 3.5 stars
Sky on the cover Starting From Now by Fleur McDonald 4 stars
Non Fiction Hear the Train Blow by Patsy Adam-Smith AA 3 stars
Set in another Country Red Phoenix by Kylie Chan 5 stars

One Down - Completed
Published 2020 When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard 4 stars
Bright Vibrant Cover Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur 5 stars
Rated 4+ by friend Hunted by Jamie Garrett 5 stars
One word title Jacaranda by Mandy Magro 5 stars
Young Adult Scorch Dragons by Amie Kaufman 5 stars

Two Down Completed
400+ pages Lost Without You by Rachael Johns 4 stars
Part of a series Stolen Magic by Marina Finlayson 5 stars
New Author to you Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton 3.5 stars
Water on cover Last Bridge Before Home by Lily Malone 4 stars
From the LibraryThe Blood Countess by Tara Moss 4 stars

Three Down - Completed
Female Author Country at Heart by Mandy Magro 4 stars
Fave Genre The Halloween Spell by Morgana Best 3 stars
On TBR 2+ years Willow Tree Bend by Kaye Dobbie 4 stars
Cosy Mystery Miss Spelled by Morgana Best 4 stars
Sky on Cover Hartley's Grange by Nicole Hurley-Moore 4 stars

I'm in.

2020 Annual Aussie Author Challenge
Duration: 1/1/20 - 31/12/20
Level:
36/36

Male Authors Completed
1. Hell to Pay by Garry Disher 5 Stars
2. Peace by Garry Disher 5 Stars
3. Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton 3.5 stars
4. Sabriel by Garth Nix 5 stars
5. Abhorsen by Garth Nix 5 stars
6. Clariel by Garth Nix 5 stars
7. Goldenhand by Garth Nix 5 stars
8. Kickback by Garry Disher 3.5 stars
9. Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion 5 stars

Female Authors - Completed
1. Stolen Magic by Marina Finlayson 5 stars
2. The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta 4 stars
3. Fool Me Once by Karly Lane 4 stars
4. Return to Stringybark Creek by Karly Lane 5 stars
5. Starting From Now by Fleur McDonald 4 stars
6. Lone Star Hero by Jennie Jones 4 stars
7. The Inn by James Patterson & Candice Fox 4 stars
8. Spelling Mistake by Morgana Best 3.5 stars
9. ExSpelled by Morgana Best 3.5 stars

2020 New Releases Completed
1. Blackbird Rising by Keri Arthur 5 stars
2. Deadly Vows by Keri Arthur 5 stars
3. Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 5 Stars
4. The Stockman's Secret by Mandy Magro 4 stars
5. Gathering Dark by Candice Fox 5 stars
6. The Long Road Home by Fiona McCallum 4.5 stars
7. Blackbird Broken by Keri Arthur 5 stars
8. Battle Born by Amie Kaufman 5 stars
9. Something to Talk About by Rachael Johns 5 stars

Favourite Genre - Completed
Paranormal
1. Murdered Gods by Marina Finlayson 4.5 stars
2. Rivers of Hell by Marina Finlayson 4.5 stars
3. Hidden Goddess by Marina Finlayson 4 stars
4. Caged Lightning by Marina Finlayson 4 stars
5. Twiceborn by Marina Finlayson 4 stars
6. The Twiceborn Queen by Marina Finlayson 4 stars
7. Twiceborn Endgame by Marina Finlayson 5 stars
8. Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur 5 stars
9. Dizzy Spells by Morgana Best 4 stars

I'm in.

Annual A-Z Characters 2020
Duration: 1/1/20 - 31/12/20
Aussie Authors 8/8
25/26
A - Aeduan - Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard 5 stars
B - Bilbo Baggins - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 5 stars
C - Cassandra - Elfin by Quinn Loftis 4 stars
D - De Vine, Vicki - Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars
E - Erin - Dark Dancer by B.R. Kingsolver 5 stars
F - Malichai Fortunes - Lethal Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars
G - Gwen De Montfort - Blackbird Rising by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
H - Alice Hamilton - A Life Of Her Own by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars
I - Isaak "Ice" Koval - Vendetta Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars
J - Lexi Jardine - Stolen Magic by Marina Finlayson AA 4.5 stars
K - Kate Daniels - Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 5 stars
L - Lindsay - Guns, Wives and Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 4 stars
M -Mia Morgan - Promise of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie AA 5 stars
N - Nathaniel - Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
O - Odin - Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 3 stars
P - Pepper MacKillop - Lone Star Defender by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars
Q - Ella Quinlivan - The Boundary Fence by Alissa Callen AA
R - Rosie Gennaro - The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta AA 4 stars
S - Sienna Arnotto - Wild Cat by Christine Feehan 5 stars
T - Mercy Thompson - Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
U - Joshua Tregre - Leopard's Fury by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
V - Connor Vega - Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 4.5 stars
W - Riana Wallis - The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
X - Saria Boudreaux - Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 5 stars
Y - Janey - Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer
Z - Lizzie Grace - Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars