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Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Completed this challenge :)

Seriously Series Challenge 1st January - 31st December 2019
Level: Hard x2
Number of Series: 17
How Many Aussie Authors: 10 (28 books)
72/72

Kingdoms of Earth & Air- Keri Arthur AA
#2 Cursed 5 stars
#3 Burn 5 stars

Steel Kings MC - Jamie Garrett AA
#3 Vengeance 4 stars

Lizzie Grace - Keri Arthur AA
#1 Blood Kissed 5 stars
#2 Hell's Bell 5 stars
#3 Hunter Hunted 5 stars
#4 Demon's Dance 5 stars


Dusty Kent Mysteries- Brigid George AA
#2 A Devious Mind: A Dusty Kent Mystery 4 stars
#3 Rippling Red 3.5 stars


Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
#7 Kingdom of Ash 5 stars

Nevermoor - Jessica Townsend AA
#2 Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow 4 stars

Shadow Series - Christine Feehan
#3 Shadow Keeper 5 stars
#4 Shadow Warrior 5 stars

Mercy Thompson Series - Patricia Briggs
#1 Moon Called 5 stars
#2 Blood Bound 5 stars
#3 Iron Kissed 5 stars
#4 Bone Crossed 5 stars
#5 Silver Borne 5 stars
#6 River Marked 5 stars
#7 Frost Burned 5 stars
#8 Night Broken 5 stars
#9 Fire Touched 5 stars
#10 Silence Fallen 5 stars
#11 Storm Cursed 5 stars


Thirteen Realms Series - Marina Finlayson AA
#1 Changeling Exile 4 stars
#2 Changeling Magic 4.5 stars
#3 Changeling Illusion 4.5 stars


Riley Jenson Guardian Series - Keri Arthur
#1 Full Moon Rising 5 stars
#2 Kissing Sin 5 stars
#3 Tempting Evil 5 stars
#4 Dangerous Games 5 stars
#5 Embraced by Darkness 5 stars
#6 The Darkest Kiss (Riley Jenson Guardian, #6) 5 stars
#7 Deadly Desire 5 stars
#8 Bound to Shadows 5 stars
#9 Moon Sworn 5 stars

Dark Angels Series - Keri Arthur
#1 Darkness Unbound 5 stars

The World of the others - Anne Bishop
#1 Lake Silence 5 stars
#2 Wild Country 5 stars

Ghostwalkers - Christine Feehan
#15 Toxic Game 5 stars

Torpedo Ink - Christine Feehan
#2 Vengeance Road 5 stars

Shane Schofield - Matthew Reilly AA
#4 Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves 5 stars


Long, Tall Texans Series - Diana Palmer
#1Calhoun 4 stars
#2Justin 4 stars
#3Tyler 4 stars
#4 Sutton's Way 4 stars
#5 Ethan 4 stars
#6 Connal 4 stars
#7Harden 3.5 stars
#8Evan 3.5 stars
#9Donovan 3.5 stars
#10 Emmett 4 stars
#11Regan's Pride 3.5 stars
#12That Burke Man 4 stars
#13Coltrain's Proposal - Pinangan Coltrain 4 stars
#15The Princess Bride 4 stars
#17Callaghan's Bride 4 stars
#17.5 Love with a Long, Tall Texan 4 stars
#18Matt Caldwell: Texas Tycoon 4 stars
#19The Texas Ranger 4 stars
#21Desperado 4 stars
#22 Lawless 4 stars
#26 Renegade 4 stars
#28Boss Man 4 stars
#32 Winter Roses 4 stars
#33 Iron Cowboy 4 stars
#37 The Maverick 4 stars
#43 Protector 4 stars
#44 Invincible 4 stars
#46 Untamed 4 stars
#49 Unbridled 4 stars

Woodlea Series - Alissa Callen AA
#2 The Red Dirt Road 4 stars
#3 The Round Yard 4 stars

Finished this challenge on the weekend :)

Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/19-31/8/19
Aussie Authors: 5/5
Level:
12/12

TASKS

#1. The Queen's birthday is June 10th
Historical Fiction - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 5 stars
book by a female author - Changeling Magic by Marina Finlayson AA 4.5 stars

#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
read a book from the library Hangman by Jack Heath AA 3.5 STARS
read a book with a green cover. The Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore 4.5 stars

#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book On The Right Track by Penelope Janu AA 4 stars
read the fourth book on your TBR - Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney 4 stars

#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) - American Bad Boy by Eddie Cleveland (Author lives in Canada) 4 stars
read a book published in July (any year) - Unbridled by Diana Palmer (Published June 2018) 4 Stars

#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly AA 5 stars
read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars. - Dax by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman Darkness Unbound by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY Taking Shots byToni Aleo 4 stars

Easy level: 4 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
4/4

1. Show your appreciation for a favourite author by simply reading one of their books.
Burn by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars


3. Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff AA 5 stars

4. Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
(Eg JK Rowling (fantasy) branched our into mystery as Robert Galbraith)
When the Wind Blows by James Patterson (usually writes Crime stories. This story has genetically altered children as the main characters) 3 stars

5. Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
Fatal Chocolate Obsession by Sally Berneathy 4.5 stars

Thanks Brenda and Phrynne. I really enjoy all the great reading challenges your put together for us. :)

Finished my last book in this challenge :)

July Challenge 2019
Level: Keen (eight books. at least 2 Aussie authors)
8/8

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney 4 stars

* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.
The Affair by Lee Child 3.5 stars

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
Legend by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

* Read a book by a new to you author.
The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library
Harden by Diana Palmer 4 stars

* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
Evan by Diana Palmer 4 stars

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
Scarecrow Returns by Matthew Reilly AA 5 stars

* Read a book with blue writing on the cover.
Dax by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

Brenda wrote: "Your second list is linked Jennifer :)"
Thank you Brenda. :)

My Second List

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

July Challenge 2019
Level: Keen (eight books. at least 2 Aussie authors)
8/8

1. Something old.
* Read a book which was published more than ten years ago
Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney 4 stars

* Read the book which has been on your TBR list the longest.
The Affair by Lee Child 3.5 stars

2, Something new.
* Read a book published this year.
Legend by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

* Read a book by a new to you author.
The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars

3. Something borrowed.
* Read a book from the library
Harden by Diana Palmer 4 stars

* Read a book given or loaned to by a friend
Evan by Diana Palmer 4 stars

4. Something blue.
* Read a book with a very blue cover
Scarecrow Returns by Matthew Reilly AA 5 stars

* Read a book with blue writing on the cover.
Dax by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Jennifer!"
Thanks Brenda. I might start a new list :)

I have finished this challenge :)

26/26
Aussie Authors 13/13

A - Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars
B - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
C - Cursed by Keri Arthur AA 5 Stars
D - Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
E - Emmett by Diana Palmer
F - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling 3.5 stars
G - Gemma's Bluff by Karly LaneAA 4.5 stars
H - Heat Wave by Richard Castle 4 stars
I - Infernal Desires by Kel Carpenter 5 stars
J - Justin by Diana Palmer 4 stars
K - Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars
L - Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper AA 3.5 stars
M - Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars
N - NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 4 stars
O - On The Right Track by Penelope JanuAA 4 stars
P - Protector by Diana Palmer 4 stars
Q - Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett 5 stars
R - Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars
S - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
T - Toxic Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars
U - Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson3.5 stars
V - Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars
W - Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4 stars
X - Texas Ranger by James Patterson 4.5 stars
Y - Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 4 stars
Z - The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisAA 5 stars


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Finished this challenge :)

JUNE - A HOT & COLD READING CHALLENGE
1/6/19 - 30/6/19
Level: Easy
4/4

1. Summer Scene on Cover
On The Right Track by Penelope Janu AA 4.5 stars


2. Read a book with a title that evokes Winter
Winter Roses by Diana Palmer 4 stars

3. Read a book that is set in Summer
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton 4 stars


4. Read a book that warms your heart
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 5 stars

All finished :)
9/9
6 Aussie Authors

Red roses - Rippling Red by Brigid George AA 3.5 stars
Blue irises - Where the River Runs by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars
Yellow daffodils - Gemma's Bluff by Karly Lane AA 4 stars
Orange gerberas - B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton 3 stars
White daisies - Lucifer's Daughter by Kel Carpenter 4 stars
Purple tulips - Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars
Pink carnations - Mr Right Now by Karly LaneAA 5 stars
Mauve asters - Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs 4.5 stars
Green ferns - Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

i'm in, Titles and Level TBC
JUNE - A HOT & COLD READING CHALLENGE
1/6/19 - 30/6/19
Level: Easy
4/4

1. Summer Scene on Cover
On The Right Track by Penelope Janu AA 4.5 stars


2. Read a book with a title that evokes Winter
Winter Roses by Diana Palmer 4 stars

3. Read a book that is set in Summer
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton 4 stars


4. Read a book that warms your heart
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 5 stars

I'm in. Titles to come :)

Winter Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/6/19-31/8/19
Aussie Authors: 5/5
Level:
12/12

TASKS

#1. The Queen's birthday is June 10th
Historical Fiction - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 5 stars
book by a female author - Changeling Magic by Marina Finlayson AA 4.5 stars

#2. 5th of June is World Environment Day
read a book from the library Hangman by Jack Heath AA 3.5 STARS
read a book with a green cover. The Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore 4.5 stars

#3. The 4th of July is Independence Day
Read a stand alone book On The Right Track by Penelope Janu AA 4 stars
read the fourth book on your TBR - Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney 4 stars

#4. Canada Day is 1st of July
Read a book which has some link to Canada (author, setting etc) - American Bad Boy by Eddie Cleveland (Author lives in Canada) 4 stars
read a book published in July (any year) - Unbridled by Diana Palmer (Published June 2018) 4 Stars

#5. Friendship Day is 30th July
Read a book given to you by a friend - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly AA 5 stars
read a book which a friend on Goodreads gave five stars. - Dax by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

#6. Women's Equality Day is 26th August
Read a book which features a strong, independent woman Darkness Unbound by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
read a book where BOTH of the author's initials are in EQUALITY Taking Shots byToni Aleo 4 stars

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Hey Brenda,
I'm not very good with colours. Would this pass for purple cover?
"

Definitely Jennifer :)"

Great. Thanks :)

Hey Brenda,
I'm not very good with colours. Would this pass for purple cover?

Hi everyone. I'm in.
9/9
6 Aussie Authors

Red roses - Rippling Red by Brigid George AA 3.5 stars
Blue irises - Where the River Runs by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars
Yellow daffodils - Gemma's Bluff by Karly Lane AA 4 stars
Orange gerberas - B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton 3 stars
White daisies - Lucifer's Daughter by Kel Carpenter 4 stars
Purple tulips - Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars
Pink carnations - Mr Right Now by Karly LaneAA 5 stars
Mauve asters - Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs 4.5 stars
Green ferns - Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Finished

April Challenge - Animals
Hard level: 9/9 books
Aussie Authors 3/3

April Playlist

Black Crow by Stormcellar
**Read a book with a black cover
Cold Justice by Katherine Howell AA 3.5 stars

Dogs in the Kitchen by Elton John
**Read a book that takes place in a restaurant, Café, bakery, etc
The Cafe by the Bridge by Lily Malone AA 4 stars

Eagle Rock by Daddy Cool
**Read a book with a really "cool" dad (your interpretation of cool)
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

The Redback on the Toilet Seat by Slim Newton
**Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in REDBACK
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak 1 star

Puppy Love by Paul Anka
**Read a Romance
The Round Yard by Alissa Callen AA 4 stars


Stray Cat Strut byThe Stray Cats
**Read a book with a cat on the cover
Tiger Trouble by Marissa Dobson3 stars

A horse With No Name by America
**Read a book with a person's name in the title
Regan's Pride by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Little Red Rooster by Rolling Stones
**Read a book with a red cover
Donovan by Diana Palmer 3 stars

Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent
**Read a book with a character who is in the medical profession
Toxic Game by Christine Feehan 4.5 stars

Brenda wrote: ..Doing very well Jennifer :) "

Thanks Brenda. I seem to be flying through books this year 86 books read by the end of March. :P

Quarterly Update...

Seriously Series Challenge 1st January - 31st December 2019
Level: Hard
Number of Series: 17
How Many Aussie Authors: 6 (10 books)
books read: 24

Kingdoms of Earth & Air- Keri Arthur AA
#2 Cursed 5 stars

Lizzie Grace - Keri Arthur AA
#5 Demon's Dance 5 stars


Dusty Kent Mysteries- Brigid George AA
#2 A Devious Mind: A Dusty Kent Mystery 4.5 stars


Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
#7 Kingdom of Ash 5 stars

Nevermoor - Jessica Townsend AA
#2 Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow 4 stars

Shadow Series - Christine Feehan
#3 Shadow Keeper 5 stars

The World of the others - Anne Bishop
#2 Wild Country 4.5 stars

Torpedo Ink - Christine Feehan
#2 Vengeance Road 5 stars


Long, Tall Texans Series - Diana Palmer
#1Calhoun 4 stars
#2Justin 4 stars
#3Tyler 4 stars
#4 Sutton's Way 4 stars
#5 Ethan 4 stars
#6 Connal 4 stars
#10 Emmett 4 stars
#12That Burke Man 4 stars
#13Coltrain's Proposal - Pinangan Coltrain 4 stars
#15The Princess Bride 4 stars
#17Callaghan's Bride 4 stars
#19The Texas Ranger 4 stars
#21Desperado 4 stars
#26 Renegade 4 stars
#28Boss Man 4 stars
#43 Protector 4 stars