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Duration: 1/5/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
14/14
TASKS
**Read a book which is set in America OR **Read a book where both the author's initials fit into PHILADELPHIA
The Solace of Sharp Claws by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 8/5/5
**Read a mystery with a female main character OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE (2 word minimum)
Sharp Turn by Marianne Delacourt AA 3 stars 4/5/25
**Read a debut novel OR **Read the first book in a new to you series.
The Longing of Lone Wolves by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 5/5/25
**Read a book from a long series OR **Read a book with a detective in it.
Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton (Anita Blake Series book 10 of 30) 5 stars 2/5/25
**Read a book by Lisa Regan
Vanishing Girls by Lisa Regan 4 stars 16/5/25





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A Six Month Challenge - Autumn to Spring
Duration: 1/4/25 - 30/9/25
Level: Hard
45/49
NOVEMBER
N - Author - The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni AA
O - Title - Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 5/5/25
V - Title - Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 10/4/25
E - Author - Bound to Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 22/4/25
M - Title - Morgawr by Terry Brooks 5 stars 22/9/25
B - Title - Beer & Broomsticks by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 30/4/25
E - Author - Falling for Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 17/8/25
R - Title - The Rivertown Vet by Jennifer Scoullar AA 4 stars 1/5/25








VIBRANT - Completed
V - Title - Vendetta Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 9/4/25
I - Author - Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 10/5/25
B - Title - Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 17/5/25
R - Title - Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter 4 stars 24/4/25
A - Author - Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 18/5/25
N - Title - No Less The Devil by Stuart MacBride 4 stars 7/5/25
T - Author - Head for the Hills by Tricia Stringer AA 4 stars 21/5/25







WILDFLOWERS - Completed
W - Title - Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell AA 4 stars 18/6/25
I - Author - Small Magicsby Ilona Andrews 5 stars 3/4/25
L - Title - The Longing of Lone Wolves by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 5/5/25
D - Title - The Dreams of Broken Kings by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 9/5/25
F - Author - Shadow Rider by Christine Feehan 5 stars 29/4/25
L - Author - Twist of Fate by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 20/4/25
O - Title - Of Kisses and Wishes by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 9/5/25
W - Title - Wine & Warlocks by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 14/5/25
E - Author - The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden 4 stars 8/9/25
R - Title - Reckless Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 23/4/25
S - Title - The Solace of Sharp Claws by Lana Pecherczyk AA 5 stars 8/5/25











JACARANDA - Completed
J -Author - Private Delhi by James Patterson 4 stars 23/5/25
A - Author - Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 22/4/25
C - Title - Cocktails & Cauldrons by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 13/5/5
A - Title - The Aether by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 9/6/25
R - Title - Recovery Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 16/5/25
A - Title - Autumn's Bane by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 26/8/25
N - Title - Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars 3/5/25
D - Title - Desolation Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 21/4/25
A - Author - Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 11/5/25









DAISIES
D - Title - The Death Dealer by T.M. Cromer 5 stars 2/7/25
A - Author - Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 12/5/25
I - Author - Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 6/5/25
S - Title - Savage Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars 11/5/25
I - Author - Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 19/4/25
E - Author - Waking the Gods by Eva Chase 4 stars 19/4/25
S - Title - The Seven by Chris Hammer AA







POPPIES
P - Author - Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson 4 stars 2/4/25
O - Title - One Summer in Tuscany by Annie Seaton AA
P - Title - Promised in Fire by Jasmine Walt
P - Title - Personal by Lee Child 5 Stars 2/7/25
I - Title - Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 9/5/25
E - Title - Eric by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 20/4/25
S - Title - Sharp Turn by Marianne Delacourt AA 3 stars 3/5/25








Duration: 1/4/25 - 30/4/25
Level: Hard
20/20
TASKS - Completed
#1. Richard Flanagan was born in Tasmania in 1961.
**Read a book which includes TWO of 1.9.6.1 in the page count OR
**Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into TASMANIA (min 2 words)
Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton 596 pages 5 stars 2/4/25
#2. As well as being an author, historian and film director, Richard was president of the Tasmania University Union and a Rhodes Scholar.
**Read a book which has a character who is an author, historian or film director OR
**Read a book where the author's initials fit into RHODES SCHOLAR
Taltos by Anne Rice 5 Stars 13/4/25
#3. Each of Richard's novels has attracted major praise. His first, Death of a River Guide (1994), was short-listed for the Miles Franklin Award, as were his next two, The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1997) and Gould's Book of Fish (2001)
**Read a book which has received or been shortlisted for an award OR
**As each of the above 3 books are set in Tasmania, read a book set in AUSTRALIA (extra points if in Tasmania)
Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green AA 4 stars 17/4/25
#4. Richard's genres are Literature & Fiction, Nonfiction, Outdoors & Nature
**Read a book which shows one of those genres on the book's main page OR
**Read a book which shows outdoors and/or nature on the cover (show cover)
Paycheque by Fiona McCallum AA 5 stars 7/4/25
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Flanagan
The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan AA 1 star 1/4/25





SPELL IT OUT!!!!!
R - Author - Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 5/4/25
I - Author - Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 3/4/25
C - Author - The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent 5 stars 14/4/25
H - Author - Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell AA 4 stars 1/4/25
A - Author - Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop 5 stars 2/4/25
R - Author - The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice 5 stars 16/4/25
D - Title - Demon's Bluff by Kim Harrison 5 stars 11/4/25
F - Title - First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks 4 stars 25/4/25
L - Title - Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich5 Stars 8/4/25
A - Author - The Invisible Ring by Anne Bishop 5 stars 15/4/25
N - Author - Whisper by Lynette Noni AA 3 stars 4/4/25
A - Author - Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop 5 stars 6/4/25
G - Author - Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire 4 stars 17/4/25
A - Author - Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop 5 stars 9/4/25
N - Author - The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni AA 5 stars 7/4/25
















Thanks Brenda. Terry Pratchett is one of my all time favourite authors. It was great to go back and re-read some of his earlier works :)

March Featured Author - Terry Pratchett
Duration: 1/03/25 - 31/03/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
19/19
TASKS - Completed
#1. Sir Terry Pratchett OBE is an English author who died far too soon at 66 years of age
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
The Fox by Frederick Forsyth 4 stars 10/3/25
#2. Pratchett's best known work was his Discworld series which ran to 41 novels and sold more than 100 million copies.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 Stars 5/3/25
#3. Apart from the Discworld Sir Terry is also famous for the book he wrote with Neil Gaiman called Good Omens. This has been made into a very popular TV series.
**Read a book which has been made into a movie or a TV program OR **Read a book which starts with a letter in GOOD OMENS
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 1/3/25
#4. His genre is fantasy or comedic satire. His books have been translated into 43 different languages
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a fantasy
The Amber Isle by Ashley Capes AA 4 stars 4/3/25
BONUS
**Read a book by Terry Pratchett
Pyramids by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 12/3/25





SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed















Duration: 1/03/25 - 31/03/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
19/19
TASKS - Completed
#1. Sir Terry Pratchett OBE is an English author who died far too soon at 66 years of age
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
The Fox by Frederick Forsyth 4 stars 10/3/25
#2. Pratchett's best known work was his Discworld series which ran to 41 novels and sold more than 100 million copies.
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 Stars 5/3/25
#3. Apart from the Discworld Sir Terry is also famous for the book he wrote with Neil Gaiman called Good Omens. This has been made into a very popular TV series.
**Read a book which has been made into a movie or a TV program OR **Read a book which starts with a letter in GOOD OMENS
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 1/3/25
#4. His genre is fantasy or comedic satire. His books have been translated into 43 different languages
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a fantasy
The Amber Isle by Ashley Capes AA 4 stars 4/3/25
BONUS
**Read a book by Terry Pratchett
Pyramids by Terry Pratchett 5 stars 12/3/25





SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed















Great Challenge Brenda. I had so many choices for this challenge I had trouble deciding on only 10 so I thought I would really challenge myself :P

**Autumn Reading Challenge**
Duration: 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard x 2
20/20
1. Make a cup of tea!
a) Boil the water - Read a book which is "steamy", set in a hot climate or makes you feel warm inside. OR read a book where the author's first name or book title begins with B, O, I or L .
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 1/3/25
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 5/3/25
b) Choose your tea - Read books with a colour on the cover to match the type of tea you choose:
Black - black tea


c) Steep the tea - Read a book with page counts to indicate how strong you like your tea:
Strong - 301 pages or more
Taltos by Anne Rice (520 pages) 5 stars 13/4/25
The Talismans of Shannara by Terry Brooks (440 pages) 4 stars 28/3/25
d) Sweet? - Read a book to indicate how sweet you like your tea:
No sugar - Stand alone novel
Twist of Fateby Karly Lane AA 5 stars 20/4/25
Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green AA 4 stars 17/4/25
e) Black or white? - Read a book to indicate what else to add to your tea:
Cream - Fantasy/sci fi
The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks5 stars 8/3/25
The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks 5 stars 12/3/25
Now your cuppa is made, you're ready to continue reading!
2. March 2nd 2025 is Clean up Australia Day - read a book by an Aussie Author which has been on your TBR for at least a year...
Silverborn by Jessica Townsend AA 5 stars 14/5/25
The Missing Pieces of Us by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 13/5/25
3. March 20th 2025 is International Day of Happiness so pick up a book you've been desperate to read OR re-read an old favourite - either will make you HAPPY
Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 17/3/25
King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/5/25
4. April 18th 2025 is Good Friday - read a book which has GOOD or FRIDAY in the title OR read a book about a family...
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars 4/3/25
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham AA 5 stars 4/3/25
5. May 11th 2025 is Mother's Day (in Australia) - read a book which features a strong female MC...
Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton (MC Anita Blake is a Vampire hunter) 5 stars 2/3/25
Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton (MC Anita Blake is a Vampire hunter) 5 stars 3/3/25
6. New Release by an Aussie Author - Read a book which is released in Autumn 2025 - March, April or May
The Rivertown Vet by Jennifer Scoullar AA (Published April 2025) 4 stars 1/5/25
Of Scale and Blood by Keri Arthur AA (Published May 2025) 5 stars 3/6/25

February Featured Author - Liz Byrski
Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
13/14
TASKS
#1. Liz Byrski was born in London and spent most of her childhood in Sussex. As an only child she spent a lot of time alone, much of it buried in books.
**Read a book set in England OR **Read a book about books
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham AA 1 star 3/2/25
#2. After moving to Perth with her family in 1981 Liz again established a freelance career writing for Australian publications including The Australian, Homes and Living, Cosmopolitan and Weekend News.
**Read a book published in 1981 or which has TWO of 1.9.8.1 in the page count OR **Read a book where the author's initials fit into COSMOPOLITAN
The 24th Hour by James Patterson; Maxine Paetro 4 stars 4/2/25
#3. In the nineties Liz was a broadcaster and executive producer with ABC Radio in Perth and later an advisor to a minister in the Western Australian State Government; she now lectures in Professional and Creative Writing at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, and has PhD in writing with a focus on feminist popular fiction.
**Read a CONTEMPORARY fiction novel OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into CREATIVE WRITING (minimum 2 words)
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 5/2/25
#4. Liz lives between Perth and Fremantle and in addition to enjoying the company of family and friends, she spends most of her time reading, writing and walking. She has two adult sons and twin grandsons.
**Read a book which features a family with adult child/ren OR **Read a book set in Australia
The One That Got Away by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 5/2/25
BONUS**Read a book by Liz Byrski
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski 3 stars 2/2/25
SPELL IT OUT!!!!

**Summer 2024/2025 Challenge - My Favourite Things**
Duration: 1/12/24 - 8/2/25
Level: Hard
21/21
#1 Your favourite genre - Fantasy / Paranormal - Completed



#2 Written by one of your favourite authors - Keri Arthur - Completed



#3 Your favourite colour cover - Black - Completed



#4 Your favourite place as the main setting - Australia - Completed



#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - Completed



#6 Takes place during your favourite season - Completed



#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year - Completed




Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
14/14
TASKS
#1. Liz Byrski was born in London and spent most of her childhood in Sussex. As an only child she spent a lot of time alone, much of it buried in books.
**Read a book set in England OR **Read a book about books
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham AA 1 star 3/2/25
#2. After moving to Perth with her family in 1981 Liz again established a freelance career writing for Australian publications including The Australian, Homes and Living, Cosmopolitan and Weekend News.
**Read a book published in 1981 or which has TWO of 1.9.8.1 in the page count OR **Read a book where the author's initials fit into COSMOPOLITAN
The 24th Hour by James Patterson; Maxine Paetro 4 stars 4/2/25
#3. In the nineties Liz was a broadcaster and executive producer with ABC Radio in Perth and later an advisor to a minister in the Western Australian State Government; she now lectures in Professional and Creative Writing at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, and has PhD in writing with a focus on feminist popular fiction.
**Read a CONTEMPORARY fiction novel OR **Read a book where the first letter of each title word fits into CREATIVE WRITING (minimum 2 words)
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 5/2/25
#4. Liz lives between Perth and Fremantle and in addition to enjoying the company of family and friends, she spends most of her time reading, writing and walking. She has two adult sons and twin grandsons.
**Read a book which features a family with adult child/ren OR **Read a book set in Australia
The One That Got Away by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 5/2/25
BONUS**Read a book by Liz Byrski
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski 3 stars 2/2/25
SPELL IT OUT!!!!

January Featured Author - Angela Marsons
Duration: 1/01/25 - 31/01/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
18/18
TASKS - Completed
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer 5 stars 12/1/25
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Crown of Shadows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 3/1/25
#3. She is currently contracted to write 28 books in the Kim Stone series. The first one was titled Silent Scream and the latest one, 36 Hours is number 21.
**Read a book which has a number in the title OR **Read a book where the author's initials can both be found in SILENT SCREAM
High Five by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 15/1/25
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a book set in a country other than your own
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (Washington, DC) 5 stars 1/1/25
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 4 stars 5/1/25





SPELL IT OUT!!!! - Completed

Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
20/26 (min 6AA's)
D - Darling River - The Night on the Darling River by Darry Fraser AA
H - Hunter's Valley, NSW - The Lawson Sisters by Janet Gover AA
I - Iran - The Death Trade by Jack Higgins
Q - Queensland - Wildhorse Creek by Kerry McGinnis AA
S - South Australia - The Country Practice by Meredith Appleyard AA
Y - New York - Framed In Death by J.D. Robb



























Duration - 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard (min 6AAs)
18/25
1 ACROSS
a. Male author Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist





2. ACROSS
a. Four word title Sunshine through the Rain by Penelope Janu AA





3. ACROSS
a. Blue Cover The Girls from Fitzroy by Jennie Jones AA
c. Fave Author A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist
e. Aussie Author The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh AA




4. ACROSS
a. House on Cover Mind Games by Nora Roberts
d. Book I Bought Sweet Wattle Creek by Kaye Dobbie AA





5. ACROSS
b. Place in the title Back To Birdsville by Fiona McArthur AA






Annual 2025 Challenge A-Z Titles
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
18/26 (min 6AAs)
B - The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
C - Close to Home by Janet Gover AA
G - The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns AA
H - The House at Angel's Beach by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA
I - In at the Deep End by Penelope Janu AA
J - Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks
Q - The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop
S - The Seachangers by Meredith Appleyard AA

Duration: 1/01/25 - 31/01/25
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
18/18
TASKS
**Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer 5 stars 12/1/25
**Read a book from a series OR **Read a best selling book
Crown of Shadows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 3/1/25
#3. She is currently contracted to write 28 books in the Kim Stone series. The first one was titled Silent Scream and the latest one, 36 Hours is number 21.
**Read a book which has a number in the title OR **Read a book where the author's initials can both be found in SILENT SCREAM
High Five by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 15/1/25
**Read a book which was originally published in another language OR **Read a book set in a country other than your own
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (Washington, DC) 5 stars 1/1/25
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 4 stars 5/1/25





SPELL IT OUT!!!! - Completed

Annual A-Z Road Trip
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
22/26 (min 6AAs)
I am going on a road trip, and I'm spying with my little eye...



























December Featured Author - Richard Osman
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
21/21
TASKS - Completed
#1. **Read a book by an English author OR **Read a book set in England
Stardust by Neil Gaiman 4 stars 2/12/24
#2. **Read a debut novel OR **Read a best selling book
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/12/24
#3. **Read a book which has a day of the week in the title OR **Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Docker AA 4 stars 5/12/24
#4. **Read a book from a series OR **Read another book which features either a retired cop or a famous author
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/12/24
BONUS
**Read a book by Richard Osman - Read all the authors books this year already.




SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed

















Annual Australian Authors Challenge 2025
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/12/25
Level: Hard
31/36
Male Authors
5. Blood Moon by Garry Disher









Female Authors
4. Silverton Shores by Mandy Magro
7. Mystic Ridge by Lucy Lever
8. The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern









2025 New Releases
5. The Secrets of Willow Bay by Phillipa Nefri Clark









Favourite Genre - Completed










Annual Vowel Book Titles 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Aussie Authors 9/9
73/73
PLEASE READ IN THEIR DEDICATED MONTHS.
January/February - A - After That Night - Completed
14/14 (1 AA)














March/April - E - Etched in Bone - Completed
12/12 (3 AAs)












May/June - I - Iron Kissed - Completed
10/10 (3AAs)










July/August - O - One More Time
11/11 (1 AA)











September/October - U - Until Harry
10/10










November/December - Your book choice can start with any letter but must have all five vowels in the title - The Colour of Magic
16/16 (1 AA)















