Jenn’s Comments (group member since Jul 12, 2013)

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Books I have read so far....


Cheshire Cat
Read a book with a cat on the cover
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 4 stars

White Rabbit
Read a book were you can see an ear, or ears, on the cover
Trial by Fire by Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 stars

Mad Hatter
Read a book that has a crazy character (use your own interpretation)
Ashes Reborn by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

March Hare
Read a book that was published in March of ANY year
Water Under the Bridge by Lily Malone AA 3.5 stars

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
Read a book that is #2 in a series
The Cowboy Wins a Bride by Cora Seton4 stars

Mock Turtle
Read a book where a character cries
Fall by Candice Fox AA (23% of the way through the sentence is: Joanie was crying) 5 stars

Dormouse
Read a book where a character is mistreated
Line of Fire by Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 stars

Duchess
Read a book with a character who is a mother with child
Up in Flamesby Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 stars

Finished this challenge :)

Autumn Challenge - 1/3/18 - 31/5/18

Level: Hard (Min 3 AAs)
10/10

TASKS
#1. St Patrick's Day is 17th March.
**Read a book written by an Irish author OR which is set in Ireland OR which has an Irish character.
A Darker Place by Jack Higgins 4 stars

#2. International Women's Day is 8th March.
**Read a book which has a strong female main character and written by a female author.
Fall by Candice Fox AA 5 stars

#3. 2018 is the Year of the Dog.
**Read a book with a dog on the cover OR is about a dog.
The Mckinnels of Jewell Rockby Rachael Johns AA 4.5 stars

#4. Easter is March 30th-April 2nd inclusive.
**Read a book about family OR which celebrates Easter OR about the origins of Easter.
Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA (Family) 5 stars

Spell it Out

C Christine Feehan,Judgment Road 5 stars

H Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

A Ashes Reborn by Keri Arthur AA 4.5 stars

N Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4.5 stars

G Geoffrey McGeachin, St Kilda Blues (AA) 4 stars

E Eden by Candice Fox AA 5 stars

Finished with a couple of days to spare :)

Level Hard 9/9 (3 AA)

1. Choose a book where the author shares one of your names OR both of your initials.
Night Passage by Robert B. Parker 4 stars

2. Choose a book set in the country you live in. (Australia)
Eden by Candice Fox AA 5 stars

3. Choose a book published in the month of your birth (any year)
Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA (November) 5 stars

4. Choose a book where at least 50% of the cover is your favourite colour (Green)
Force of Nature by Jane Harper AA 4.5 stars


5. Choose a book from your favourite genre (Paranormal)
Judgment Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

6. Choose a book set in a country you would like to visit
From the Ashes by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

7. If you could time travel would you go forwards or back? Choose either a futuristic book or an historical one.
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (Historical) 3.5 stars

8. What is your dream job? Choose a book where a character has this job.
St Kilda Blues by Geoffrey McGeachin (AA) (Photographer) 4 stars

9. If you could do this right now would you prefer a sea change or a tree change? Choose a book set near the sea or one set in the countryside.
Fighting the Flames by Jamie Garrett (AA) Countryside 5 stars

I'm In.

9 Characters = 9 Books (3 must be by Australian authors)
8/9

Cheshire Cat
Read a book with a cat on the cover
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 4 stars

White Rabbit
Read a book were you can see an ear, or ears, on the cover
Trial by Fire by Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 stars

Mad Hatter
Read a book that has a crazy character (use your own interpretation)
Ashes Reborn by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

March Hare
Read a book that was published in March of ANY year
Water Under the Bridge by Lily Malone AA 3.5 stars

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
Read a book that is #2 in a series
The Cowboy Wins a Bride by Cora Seton4 stars

Queen of hearts
Read a book that has red flowers on the cover
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Mock Turtle
Read a book where a character cries
Fall by Candice Fox AA (23% of the way through the sentence is: Joanie was crying) 5 stars

Dormouse
Read a book where a character is mistreated
Line of Fire by Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 stars

Duchess
Read a book with a character who is a mother with child
Up in Flamesby Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 stars

Thanks everyone. Now I have a week to work on my list for next month.

All Done :)

Level Four: Complete Four or More Lines (FOUR Aussie authors) 24/25 (10 AA)

Row #1
Island Adventure: Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (Authors Name) 4 stars
Pool Party: Prince Lestat by Anne Rice 4.5 stars
Movie Night: The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin AA 4.5 stars
Summer Love: Flame Tree Hill by Mandy Magro (Authors Name) AA 5 stars
Luna Park: Morgan's Law by Karly Lane (Authors Name) AA 4 stars

Row #2
Join a Book Club: Crimson Lake by Candice Fox AA (Title) 5 stars
Make Ice Cream: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie (Authors Name) 3.5 stars
Water Park: Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur (Authors Name) AA 5 stars
Outdoor Concert: Cleanskin Cowgirls by Rachael Treasure(Authors Name) AA 4 stars
Bike Route: The Stockmen by Rachael Treasure (Authors Name) AA 4.5 stars

Row #3
Ride the Waves: Shadow Reaper by Christine Feehan (Title) 5 stars
Explore a Museum: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (Authors Name) AA 4.5 stars
Happy Summer: Hades by Candice Fox AA (Title) 4 stars
Take a Hike: The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Letters in Title) 4 stars
At the Fair: Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton (Letters in Title) 4 stars

Row #4
Sandcastles: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Authors Name) 5 stars
A Day at the Zoo: Thomas by V.A. Dold (Title) 4 stars
Nature Trail: NYPD Red 2 by James Patterson (Letters in Title) 4 stars
Go Fishing: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (Author name) 4 stars
Road Trip: The Dry by Jane Harper AA 5 stars

Row #5
Picnic Time: Masques by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
Summer Barbeque Fun: Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton (Title) 4.5 stars
Camping Out: Blackwattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin AA 4 stars
Love the Library: Lucas by V.A. Dold 5 stars
Summer Holidays:Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton (Letters in Title) 5 stars

I'm in. Book Titles TBC.

Level Hard 9/9 (3 AA)

1. Choose a book where the author shares one of your names OR both of your initials.
Night Passage by Robert B. Parker 4 stars

2. Choose a book set in the country you live in. (Australia)
Eden by Candice Fox AA 5 stars

3. Choose a book published in the month of your birth (any year)
Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA (November) 5 stars

4. Choose a book where at least 50% of the cover is your favourite colour (Green)
Force of Nature by Jane Harper AA 4.5 stars


5. Choose a book from your favourite genre (Paranormal)
Judgment Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

6. Choose a book set in a country you would like to visit
From the Ashes by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

7. If you could time travel would you go forwards or back? Choose either a futuristic book or an historical one.
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (Historical) 3.5 stars

8. What is your dream job? Choose a book where a character has this job.
St Kilda Blues by Geoffrey McGeachin (AA) (Photographer) 4 stars

9. If you could do this right now would you prefer a sea change or a tree change? Choose a book set near the sea or one set in the countryside.
Fighting the Flames by Jamie Garrett (AA) Countryside 5 stars

I'm in. Titles to come soon.

Autumn Challenge - 1/3/18 - 31/5/18

Level: Hard (Min 3 AAs)
9/10

TASKS
#1. St Patrick's Day is 17th March.
**Read a book written by an Irish author OR which is set in Ireland OR which has an Irish character.
A Darker Place by Jack Higgins 4 stars

#2. International Women's Day is 8th March.
**Read a book which has a strong female main character and written by a female author.
Fall by Candice Fox AA 5 stars

#3. 2018 is the Year of the Dog.
**Read a book with a dog on the cover OR is about a dog.
The Mckinnels of Jewell Rockby Rachael Johns AA 4.5 stars

#4. Easter is March 30th-April 2nd inclusive.
**Read a book about family OR which celebrates Easter OR about the origins of Easter.
Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA (Family) 5 stars

Spell it Out

C Christine Feehan,Judgment Road 5 stars

H Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

A Ashes Reborn by Keri Arthur AA 4.5 stars

N Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4.5 stars

G Geoffrey McGeachin, St Kilda Blues (AA) 4 stars

E Eden by Candice Fox AA 5 stars

Finished my last book with 2 hours to spare :)

2/4

Step 1 - Pick a gift Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton (Gift : Ballet slippers) 5 stars

Step 2 – Wrap up the gift The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Green wrapping paper) 4 stars

Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (hidden in the apartment) 5 stars

Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree Flame Tree Hill by Mandy Magro AA 5 Stars

I'm in. My list:

January Challenge

4/5

1. Choose one of your favourite books that you read in 2017 and read another book by the same author.
Favourite: The Cattleman's Daughter by Rachael Treasure 5 stars

Will be reading: Cleanskin Cowgirls by Rachael Treasure AA 4 stars

2. Now take the author of this book and go to http://www.literature-map.com/
Choose another author whose name is close to your chosen author and read a book by that author.
Morgan's Law by Karly Lane AA 4 stars


3. Choose a book to read from our lists of top 5 -10 Aussie or International books
The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns AA

4. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Dry by Jane Harper AA 4 stars

5. Read any book of your choice.
Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

I'm in... Title to come soon.

A - Z Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018
Progress: 25/26

A - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited
Judgment Road by Christine Feehan (USA) 5 stars

B - Read a book which you BORROWED
Snapshot by Garry DisherAA 4.5 stars

C - Read a book with a CAT on the cover
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 4 stars

D - Read a book which has DARK themes (MC kidnapped and nearly sold into the sex trade in another country)
Burning the Past by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

E - Read a book with an EMERALD cover
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty AA 4.5 stars

F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series
Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

G- Read a book from a GENRE you don't usually read
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (Classics) 3.5 stars

H - Read a HISTORICAL book set in two different time periods
The Stockmen by Rachael Treasure AA (Jumps from present day to 1860's) 5 stars

I - Read a book about an INTERESTING woman
Flameout by Keri Arthur (Main character is a female Phoenix) AA 4.5 stars

J - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
Cleanskin Cowgirls by Rachael Treasure AA 4 stars

K - Read a book with a KNIFE on the cover
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward4.5 stars

L - Read a book which is your LATEST purchase
Shadow Reaper by Christine Feehan 5 stars

M - Read a book where MAGIC is a main part (main Character is a witch)
Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title
Fifty Fifty by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA 4 stars

O - Read a book with a ONE word title
Eden by Candice FoxAA 5 stars

P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (Actual name Jessica Rowley Pell Bird Blakemore)

Q - Read a book with a QUEEN either on the cover or in the text
King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist (Queen first mentioned in the prologue) 5 stars

R - Read a book which has been RECOMMENDED to you
Morgan's Law by Karly Lane AA 4 stars

S - Read a book with one of the four SEASONS in the title
Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA 5 stars

T - Read a book which has lingered on your TBR for too long
A Darker Place by Jack Higgins 4 stars

U - Read a book with an UMBRELLA on the cover
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4.5 stars

V - Read a book with a VIVID cover
Fall by Candice Fox 4.5 Stars

W - Read a book set in WAR time
The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin 4.5 stars

X - Read a book about music - finding a XYLOPHONE in the text would be good
Too Many Rock Stars by Candy J. Starr 4 stars

Y - Read a book with a YELLOW cover
The Messenger by Markus Zusak 5 stars

Z - Read a book with ZANY characters
The Princess Bride by William Goldman 5 stars

Can't wait to start this is a great challenge :)
Here's a few of the titles on my list for January

Level Three

34/36

Male Authors
1. The Windy Season by Sam Carmody 3 stars
2. The Dragon Man by Garry Disher 5 stars
3. St Kilda Blues by Geoffrey McGeachin 4 stars
4. The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin 4.5 stars
5. Kittyhawk Down by Garry Disher 4 stars
6. I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak 5 stars
7. Chain of Evidence by Garry Disher 4 stars
8.Blackwattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin 4 stars
9. Snapshot by Garry Disher 4.5 stars



Female Authors
1. The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 4.5 stars
2. Morgan's Law by Karly Lane 4 stars
3. Cleanskin Cowgirls byRachael Treasure 4 stars
4. The Stockmen byRachael Treasure 5 stars
5. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 5 stars
6. Fifty Fifty by James Patterson & Candice Fox 4 stars
7. The Dry by Jane Harper 4.5 stars
8. Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald 5 stars
9. Flameout by Keri Arthur 4.5 stars



2018 New Releases
1. The Secret Vineyard by Loretta Hill 4.5 stars
2. Water Under the Bridge by Lily Malone 4 stars
3. Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur 5 stars
4. Dark Deception by Jamie Garrett
5. Redemption Point by Candice Fox 5 stars
6. Force of Nature by Jane Harper 4.5 stars
7. Chaser by Kylie Scott 5 stars
8. Scales of Empire by Kylie Chan
9. Fall by Candice Fox 5 stars





Favourite Genre
Paranormal\Fantasy
1. Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur 5 stars
2. Ashes Reborn by Keri Arthur 5 stars


Romance Stories
3. Trial by Fire by Jamie Garrett 4.5 stars
4. Fighting the Flames by Jamie Garrett 4 stars
5. From the Ashes by Jamie Garrett 4 stars
6. Burning the Past by Jamie Garrett 4 stars

Crime
7. Eden by Candice Fox 5 stars
8. Hades by Candice Fox 5 Stars
9. Crimson Lake by Candice Fox 5 stars

Completed my second list for this challenge :)

A - Z Challenge - Part 2
Duration: 01/01/2017 – 12/31/2017
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book that has won an Award
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro 4 stars

B - Read a Best selling novel
Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

C - Read a book with a Colourful Cover
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton 3.5 stars

D - Read a book with a Dog on the cover
Breaking Creed by Alex Kava 5 stars

E - Read a book where someone is trying to Escape from someone or something
Dark Threat by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

F - Read a book where the characters Fight and make up
Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

G- Read a book that was a Gift
Third Time Lucky by Karly Lane AA 4 stars

H - Read a Horror book
Prince Lestat by Anne Rice 5 stars

I - Read a book by an author with the same Initials as you
NYPD Red by James Patterson 4 stars

J - Read a book written by an author whose name starts with J
Dark Control by Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 Stars

K - Read a book where people are Kissing on the front cover
Lainey by Jamie Garrett AA 4 Stars

L - Read a book from a friends TBR List
Dark Lies by Jamie Garrett 5 stars

M - Read a book that is set in Multiple countries
Family Secrets by Liz Byrski 3.5 stars

N - Read a book that you have Neglected to read
The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell3.5 stars

O - Read a book with an Orange cover
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen 5 stars

P - Read a book with Paranormal aspects
Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

Q - Read a book with a Question in the title
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie 3.5 Stars

R - Read a book with a Goodreads Rating higher than 4
Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4.5 stars

S - Read a book which is part of a Series
The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward 4 stars

T - Read a Time Travel book
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 5 stars

U - Read a book which you know will be Uncomfortable to read
Finding Hannah by Fiona McCallum AA 5 stars

V - Read a book with a Violet cover
Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

W - Read a book that features a Witch
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

X - Read a book with an X in the title
Food, Sex and Money by Liz Byrski 4 stars

Y - Read a book by an author who is Younger than you
Dark Lies by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

Z - Read a book with Zoo in the title OR a Zoo is a big part of the story
The Midnight Zoo by Sonya Hartnett 3.5 stars

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Hi Brenda. For the time travel book would A Christmas Carol be ok?"

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens would be fine Jennifer. It was this Journeying..."
Thanks I thought it would be but better to double check. I only have 4 books left on my 2nd list. Hopefully I will have them read by the end of the month :)

Hi Brenda. For the time travel book would A Christmas Carol be ok?

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jennifer! Some great reads there for you too :)"

I loved them all but my favourites would have to be Mansfield Park and The Buried Giant :)

I Finished just in time...
11/11

TASKS

1) Read the book which has been on your TBR shelf the longest.
The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell 4 stars

2) Read a book from a series you have started but not finished.
Dark Control by Jamie Garrett AA 4.5 stars

3) Read a book you bought but have not got round to reading yet.
Dark Threat by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

4) Read the book with the oldest publication date on your shelf.
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen 5 Star

SPELL-IT-OUT

C Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

I Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

T Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

R Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars

I Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant 4 stars

N Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

E Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

I'm in. Not sure what level yet so I will start with easy and add to it if I have time :)
4/4

Step 1 - Pick a gift Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton (Gift : Ballet slippers) 5 stars

Step 2 – Wrap up the gift The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Green wrapping paper) 4 stars

Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (hidden in the apartment) 5 stars

Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree Flame Tree Hill by Mandy Magro AA 5 Stars

I'm in.
Level Four: Complete Four or More Lines (FOUR Aussie authors) 25/25 (10 AA)

Row #1
Island Adventure: Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (Authors Name) 4 stars
Pool Party: Prince Lestat by Anne Rice 4.5 stars
Movie Night: The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin AA 4.5 stars
Summer Love: Flame Tree Hill by Mandy Magro (Authors Name) AA 5 stars
Luna Park: Morgan's Law by Karly Lane (Authors Name) AA 4 stars

Row #2
Join a Book Club: Crimson Lake by Candice Fox AA (Title) 5 stars
Make Ice Cream: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie (Authors Name) 3.5 stars
Water Park: Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur (Authors Name) AA 5 stars
Outdoor Concert: Cleanskin Cowgirls by Rachael Treasure(Authors Name) AA 4 stars
Bike Route: The Stockmen by Rachael Treasure (Authors Name) AA 4.5 stars

Row #3
Ride the Waves: Shadow Reaper by Christine Feehan (Title) 5 stars
Explore a Museum: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (Authors Name) AA 4.5 stars
Happy Summer: Hades by Candice Fox AA (Title) 4 stars
Take a Hike: The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Letters in Title) 4 stars
At the Fair: Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton (Letters in Title) 4 stars

Row #4
Sandcastles: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Authors Name) 5 stars
A Day at the Zoo: Thomas by V.A. Dold (Title) 4 stars
Nature Trail: NYPD Red 2 by James Patterson (Letters in Title) 4 stars
Go Fishing: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (Author name) 4 stars
Road Trip: The Dry by Jane Harper AA 5 stars

Row #5
Picnic Time: Masques by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
Summer Barbeque Fun: Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton (Title) 4.5 stars
Camping Out: Blackwattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin AA 4 stars
Love the Library: Lucas by V.A. Dold 5 stars
Summer Holidays:Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton (Letters in Title) 5 stars

I have finished the books for this challenge.
Spring Challenge: Opposites Attract!
Duration: 1/9/17 - 30/11/17
Level: Electric (min 3 Aussie Authors)
Progress: 12/12


1. Female on Cover/Male on Cover
- Melpomene's Daughter by Cassandra Page AA 4 stars
- Blue Dragon by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars

2. Male MC/ Female MC
- The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 4 stars
- Earth to Hell by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars

3. Magic/No Magic
- Isla's Oath by Cassandra Page AA 4 stars
- Cold Granite by Stuart MacBride 4 stars

4. Series/Standalone
- Hell to Heaven by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars
- Bluegrass Bend by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars

5. Male Author/ Female Author
- Princess and the Beast by Chance Carter 4 stars
- Red Phoenix by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars

6. First in a series / Last in a series
- The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward 4 stars
- Diamond Sky by Annie Seaton AA 5 stars