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

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Challenge Completed :)

Annual Aussie Author Challenge 2024 - Everything is Australian
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36

TASKS
1. KANGAROO - Completed
In South Australia there is a beautiful place called Kangaroo Island where you can see kangaroos on the beach.
** Read a book where you can find the letters A, R, O in the title (in any order)
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton 3 star 18/6/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Kangaroo Island.
Lord Somerton's Heir by Alison Stuart 3 stars 19/11/24

** Read a book set near a beach or with a beach on the cover.
HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy by Kathy Lette 24/10/24 4 stars




2. DINGO. - Completed
Australia may have some of the worst poisonous creatures in the world but our apex predator is a wild dog! There are lots of them to be found on Fraser Island in Queensland.

** Read a book where you can find the letters G,N,O in the title (in any order)
Something Bad is Going to Happen by Jessie Stephens 2 stars 9/7/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Fraser Island.
Home to Echidna Lane by Eva Scott 5 stars 6/1/24

** Read a book set in Queensland
Gum Tree Gully by Mandy Magro 5 stars 1/7/24




3. KOOKABURRA - Completed
When a flock of these birds start laughing it is hard not to laugh with them. They are the noisy relations of the Kingfisher family but they prefer to eat lizards to fish. The Kookaburra is one of the emblems for NSW.

** Read a book where you can find the letters B,R,O in the title (in any order)
Back on Track by Tricia Stringer 4 stars 10/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in kookaburra.
Shadow's End by Keri Arthur 5 stars 28/7/24

** Read a book set in New South Wales
The Talented Mrs Greenway by Tea Cooper 4 Stars 25/7/24


4. KOALA. - Completed
These cuddly creatures spend about eighteen hours per day asleep in their eucalyptus trees. Even though they may look like a teddy, Koalas are not bears!

** Read a book where you can find the letters O,L,A in the title (in any order)
The Willow Tree Wharf by Leonie Kelsall 4 stars 30/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in eucalyptus
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper 4stars 8/11/24

** Read a book which has trees on the cover.
Ripper by Shelley Burr 4 stars 15/8/24





5. COCKATOO - Completed
The Gang Gang Cockatoo is an emblem of the Australian Capital Territory, which is the home of our capital city, Canberra.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,C,O in the title (in any order)
The Homestead in the Eucalypts by Leonie Kelsall 4 stars 12/11/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Gang Gang Cockatoo
Shield of Fire by Keri Arthur 5 stars 19/3/24

** Read a book set in Canberra or any of our state or territory capitals. (Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart)
Wraith's Revenge by Keri Arthur 5 stars 14/3/24





6. QUOKKA - Completed
Found in Western Australia and called the happiest animal in the world because it has a smiley little face.

** Read a book where you can find the letters U,O,A in the title (in any order)
12 Days at Silver Bells House by Jennie Jones 5 stars 4/8/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in happiest
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth 3.5 stars 11/4/24

** Read a book which makes you smile.
Killer's Kiss by Keri Arthur 5 stars 14/3/24




7. PLATYPUS - Completed
This strange creature frequents freshwater rivers all around Australia. Sadly numbers are dwindling and we do not often see them.
** Read a book where you can find the letters P,S,A in the title (in any order)

The Sugar Palace by Fiona McIntosh 4 stars 1/3/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in platypus.
The Invisible by Peter Papathanasiou 3.5 stars 10/11/24

** Read a book with some association to water or swimming.
Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey 4 stars 5/2/24




8. POSSUM - Completed
Very cute but they can also be a big pest. The possum is the emblem for Victoria

** Read a book where you can find the letters U,M,S in the title (in any order)
The Secrets of Palmerston House by Phillipa Nefri Clark 4 stars 22/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in possum
Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern 3.5 stars 6/3/24

** Read a book set in Victoria.
Talk to the Heart by Rachael Johns 4 stars 22/10/24




9. CROCODILE - Completed
There are saltwater crocodiles in the sea and freshwater ones in the rivers but mostly in the Northern Territory. If the sign beside the waterhole says No Swimming then don't swim.

** Read a book where you can find the letters C,D,E in the title (in any order)
Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis 4 stars 20/10/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in crocodile.
Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine 5 stars 16/4/24

** Read a book set in the Northern Territory
Kakadu Dawn by Annie Seaton 5 stars 22/6/24




10. TASMANIAN DEVIL - Completed
As the name suggests this animal is found in Tasmania. Not sure why it acquired the name Devil but I suppose it isn't the prettiest furry friend you have ever seen.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,D,L in the title (in any order)
The Lost World—Re-Evolution by Greig Beck 4 Stars 9/9/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Tasmanian Devil
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie 4 stars 3/10/24

** Read a book set in Tasmania
The House of Now and Then by Jo Dixon 4 stars 2/9/24




11. NUMBAT - Completed
One of our rarer creatures which lives in Western Australia.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,M,A in the title (in any order)
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood 4 stars 7/11/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in numbat.
Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard 2 stars 17/10/24

** Read a book set in Western Australia
Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter by Lizzie Pook 4 stars 3/12/24



12. WOMBAT - Completed
A long, long time ago these furry chaps were the size of elephants. Can you imagine the size of their burrows? Today they are a much more reasonable size and the Hairy Nose Wombat is the emblem of South Australia.

** Read a book where you can find the letters T,B,A in the title (any order)
The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle by Sophie Green 4 stars 15/5/24

** Read a book where the author's initials can be found in Hairy Nose Wombat .
Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham 4 stars 22/9/24

** Read a book set in South Australia
Looking Out by Fiona McCallum 3.5 stars 2/12/24

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

R - Author - A Crown Imperiled by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 14/12/24
I - Title - Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 10/12/24
C - Author - The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 9/12/24
H - Title - Heir of Shadows by Kel Carpenter 4 stars 12/12/24
A - Title - The Airman's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 11/12/24
R - Author - Jimmy and the Crawler by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 15/12/24
D - Title - Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 7/12/24

O - Title - Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 13/12/24
S - Title - The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 2/12/24
M - Title - Magic on the Cards by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 16/12/24
A - Author - Eryn by Keri Arthur AA 4 stars 9/12/24
N - Title - No Plan B by Lee Child 5 stars 13/12/24

N - Title - Notorious by Diana Palmer 5 stars 2/12/24
O - Title - The Outlaw Bride by Maggie Shayne 3.5 stars 5/12/24
V - Title - Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 5 Stars 9/12/24
E - Title - Erik by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars 18/12/24
L - Title - Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 16/12/24

**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
a. Street Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars 13/1/25
b. Magic in the Flesh by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 7/1/25
c. Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars 15/1/25



#2 Written by one of your favourite authors - Keri Arthur - Completed
a. Horn of Winter by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 4/2/25
b. Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 12/12/24
c. Eryn by Keri Arthur AA 4 stars 9/12/24



#3 Your favourite colour cover - Black - Completed
a. Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/12/24
b. Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 4/12/24
c. Purity in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 5/12/24



#4 Your favourite place as the main setting - Australia
a. Looking Out by Fiona McCallum AA 4 stars 2/12/24
b. Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter by Lizzie Pook AA 4 stars 3/12/24
c. The One That Got Away by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 5/2/25



#5 Takes place during your favourite time period - Completed
a. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 5 stars 3/12/24
b. A Mommy for Christmas by Maggie Shayne 4 stars 18/12/24
c. Oklahoma Starshine by Maggie Shayne 4 stars 6/1/25



#6 Takes place during your favourite season - Completed
a. Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris 5 stars 3/1/25
b. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden 5 stars 3/2/25
c. A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 5 stars 1/1/25



#7 Read a favourite of your choice, that has been on your TBR for at least a year - Completed
a. The Judas Gate by Jack Higgins 5 stars 13/1/25
b. Rain on the Dead by Jack Higgins 5 stars 14/1/25
c. Magic on the Cards by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars 16/12/24

Challenge Completed :)

November Featured Author - Markus Zusak
Duration: 1/11/24 - 30/11/24
Level: Hard (Min 4AAs)
16/16

TASKS - Completed

#1. Markus was born in Sydney in 1975.
**Read a book set in Australia OR **Read a book which was published in 1975 OR has two of 1-9-7-5 in the page count (show count)
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper AA 4 stars 8/11/24

#2. Markus has had 6 plus books published, as well as several collaborations
**Read a series #6 novel OR **Read a book in which both the author's initials fit into COLLABORATION
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/11/24

#3. Markus' most popular novel is The Book Thief, spending more than a decade on the New York Times bestseller list, and is translated into more than forty languages – establishing Zusak as one of the most successful authors to come out of Australia.
**Read a book where each title letter fits into THE BOOK THIEF (two word minimum) OR **Read a book by a POPULAR author
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 8/11/24

#4. His books have been awarded numerous honours ranging from literary prizes to readers choice awards to prizes voted on by booksellers.
**Read a book which has received an AWARD OR **Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author
Secrets of Riverside by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars 5/11/24

BONUS
**Read a book by Markus Zusak
The Underdog by Markus Zusak AA 3 stars 1/11/24



SPELL IT OUT!!

M - Author - Never Been Witched by Molly Harper 4 stars 11/11/24
A - Title - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/11/24
R - Author - Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/11/24
K - Author - The Homestead in the Eucalypts by Leonie Kelsall AA 4 stars 12/11/24
U - Title - Unleashed by Diana Palmer 5 stars 5/11/24
S - Author - Down the Track by Stella Quinn AA 4 stars 14/11/24

Z - Author - Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Markus Zusak AA 3 stars 10/11/24
U - Author - Angel Fire by Lisa Unger 3.5 stars 6/11/24
S - Author - Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter 4 stars 12/11/24
A - Author - The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves 4 stars 18/11/24
K - Author - For Once In My Life by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 6/11/24

Challenge Completed :)

A-Z Authors
1/1/24 - 31/12/24
26/26 (MIN 6AA's)

A - Keri Arthur - Beneath a Rising Moon AA 5 stars 21/10/24
B - Greig Beck - In Search of the Lost World AA 4 stars 6/9/24
C - Christine Feehan - Dark Fire 5 stars 13/3/24
D - Lois Duncan - Killing Mr. Griffin 4 stars 27/6/24
E - Janet Evanovich - Twisted Twenty-Six 4 stars 12/7/24
F - Christine Feehan - Vengeance Road 5 stars 27/6/24
G - Greig Beck - Return to the Lost World AA 4 stars 6/9/24
H - Molly Harper - Big Witch Energy 4 stars 22/2/24
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Tides 5 stars 2/2/24
J - Jack Higgins - The Killing Ground 5 stars 3/4/24
K - Karly Lane - For Once In My Life AA 4 stars 6/11/24
L - Leia Stone - The Broken Elf King 5 stars 17/9/24
M - Foul Play by Fiona McIntosh AA 5 stars 16/10/24
N - Nicole Hurley-Moore - Peppercorn House AA 4 stars 12/4/24
O - Tricia Owens - Descended from Dragons 4 stars 3/7/24
P - P.J. Tracy - Snow Blind 5 stars 26/1/24
Q - Stella Quinn - Down the Track AA 4 stars 14/11/24
R - Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars 7/10/24
S - Sarah Barrie - Vendetta AA 5 stars 3/3/24
T - Terry Pratchett - The Light Fantastic 5 stars 5/7/24
U - Lisa Unger - Angel Fire 3 stars 6/11/24
V - Rachel Vincent - Stray 5 stars 5/4/24
W - S.R. White - Hermit 3 stars 15/10/24
X - Alex Kava - Before Evil 4 stars 13/2/24
Y - Yasmine Galenorn - Sun Broken 4 stars 7/8/24
Z - Abbie Zanders - Dangerous Secrets 3.5 stars 29/5/24

Challenge Completed :)

Spring Challenge: Opposites Attract!
Duration: 1/9/24 - 30/11/24
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
Progress: 18/18

Opposite Pair title - Male/Female Author
#1a. Male Author The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 4 stars 1/10/24
#1b. Female Author Secrets of Riverside by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars 5/11/24

Opposite Pair title - 1st in a Series / Last in a Series
#2a. 1st in a Series In Search of the Lost World by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 6/9/24
#2b. Last in a Series The Lost World—Re-Evolution by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 9/9/24

Opposite Pair title - Female MC / Male MC
#3a. Female MC Milking Time by Rachael Treasure AA 4 stars 14/10/24
#3b. Male MC The Broken Elf King by Leia Stone 5 stars 13/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - City / Rural Setting
#4a. City Setting A Devil Is Waiting by Jack Higgins 5 stars 24/9/24
#4b. Rural Setting Shock Waves by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 17/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - Set in Australia / Set Overseas
#5a. Set in Australia Back on Track by Tricia Stringer AA 4 stars 10/9/24
#5b. Set Overseas Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong 4 stars 17/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - In a Series / Stand Alone
#6a. In a Series Return to the Lost World by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 6/9/24
#6b. Stand Alone The Lawson Legacy by Janet Gover AA 4 stars 1/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - New Release / Backlist
#7a. New Release Random in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 24/10/24
#7b. Backlist Cursed Luck by Kelley Armstrong 4 stars 24/10/24

Opposite Pair Title - Short story (125-250pg)/Long Story (400+ pages)
#8a. Short Story Possession in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars
#8b. Long Story Foul Play by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 16/10/24

Opposite Pair Title - Fantastical / Realistic
#9a. Fantastical Wrath of a Mad God by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 18/9/24
#9b. Realistic Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard AA 4 stars 16/10/24

October challenge completed :)

October: - COMPLETED
** Day of Older Persons, Oct 1: Read a book which features older characters OR read a book with an older person on the cover (show cover)
A Kingdom Besieged by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 19/10/24

** Day of Rural Women, Oct 15: Read a novel set in rural Australia OR read a book with a rural outlook on the cover (show cover)
The Shearer's Wife by Fleur McDonald AA 5 stars 7/10/24

** Halloween, Oct 31: Read a horror book OR read a book with pumpkins on the cover (show cover)
Butchered After Bark by Addison Moore 4 stars 2/10/24

November Featured Author - Markus Zusak
Duration: 1/11/24 - 30/11/24
Level: Hard (Min 4AAs)
16/16

TASKS - Completed

#1. Markus was born in Sydney in 1975.
**Read a book set in Australia OR **Read a book which was published in 1975 OR has two of 1-9-7-5 in the page count (show count)
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper AA 4 stars 8/11/24

#2. Markus has had 6 plus books published, as well as several collaborations
**Read a series #6 novel OR **Read a book in which both the author's initials fit into COLLABORATION
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 1/11/24

#3. Markus' most popular novel is The Book Thief, spending more than a decade on the New York Times bestseller list, and is translated into more than forty languages – establishing Zusak as one of the most successful authors to come out of Australia.
**Read a book where each title letter fits into THE BOOK THIEF (two word minimum) OR **Read a book by a POPULAR author
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 8/11/24

#4. His books have been awarded numerous honours ranging from literary prizes to readers choice awards to prizes voted on by booksellers.
**Read a book which has received an AWARD OR **Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author
Secrets of Riverside by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars 5/11/24

BONUS
**Read a book by Markus Zusak
The Underdog by Markus Zusak AA 3 stars 1/11/24



SPELL IT OUT!!

M - Author - Never Been Witched by Molly Harper 4 stars 11/11/24
A - Title - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/11/24
R - Author - Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/11/24
K - Author - The Homestead in the Eucalypts by Leonie Kelsall AA 4 stars 12/11/24
U - Title - Unleashed by Diana Palmer 5 stars 5/11/24
S - Author - Down the Track by Stella Quinn AA 4 stars 14/11/24

Z - Author - Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Markus Zusak AA 3 stars 10/11/24
U - Author - Angel Fire by Lisa Unger 3.5 stars 6/11/24
S - Author - Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter 4 stars 12/11/24
A - Author - The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves 4 stars 18/11/24
K - Author - For Once In My Life by Karly Lane AA 4 stars 6/11/24

Challenge Completed :)

Annual Challenge 2024 - A-Z "Real Life" Locations
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
26/26

A - Adelaide - The Missing Girl by Kerry McGinnis AA 3.5 stars 1/8/24
B - Beijing - Private Beijing by James Patterson 4 stars 3/5/24
C - California - The Enemy by Lee Child 4 stars 26/8/24
D - Daintree Rainforest - Daintree by Annie Seaton AA 5 stars 27/2/24
E - England - Dark, Witch & Creamy by H.Y. Hanna AA 4 stars 28/5/24
F - Florida Panhandle - Midnight Creed by Alex Kava 5 stars 24/1/24
G - Georgia - Killing Floor by Lee Child 5 stars 25/1/24
H - Hamburg, Germany - Night School by Lee Child 4 stars 22/9/24
I - Indiana - One Shot by Lee Child 4 stars 5/9/24
J - Jersey City, USA - Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich 4 stars 29/5/24
K - Kosovo - Rough Justice by Jack Higgins 5 stars 11/5/24
L - London - The Hard Way by Lee Child 4 stars 12/9/24
M - Montana - At the Crossroads by B.J. Daniels 4 stars 9/9/24
N - New York City - Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars 12/7/24
O - Oklahoma - Will of Steel by Diana Palmer 4 stars 1/7/24
P - Pecos, Texas - Echo Burning by Lee Child 4 stars 23/8/24
Q - Queensland - As the River Rises by Fiona McArthur AA 5 stars 18/6/24
R - Romania - Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost 4 stars 1/10/24
S - South Australia - Kookaburra Cottage by Maya Linnell AA 5 stars 4/2/24
T - Texas - Night Shift by Charlaine Harris 5 stars 16/8/24
U - Undara, QLD - Undara by Annie Seaton AA 4 stars 17/10/24
V - Virginia - The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan AA 3 stars 2/7/24
W - Wyoming - Wyoming Rugged by Diana Palmer 4 stars 11/1/24
X - Texas - Day Shift by Charlaine Harris 5 stars 16/8/24
Y - Yukon - Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong 3 stars 17/9/24
Z - New Zealand - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh 4 stars 8/2/24

September/October Finished :)

September/October - U - Until Harry
U - Title - Undaunted by Diana Palmer 4 stars 5/9/24
N - Title - New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb 5 stars 7/9/24
T - Title - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 20/9/24
I - Title - Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 11/9/24
L - Title - The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 4 stars 1/10/24

H - Title - The House of Wolves by James Patterson 4 stars 30/9/24
A - Title - Air Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars 20/9/24
R - Author - At the Gates of Darkness by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 15/10/24
R - Title - Rides a Dread Legion by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 10/10/24
Y - Author - Witching Moon by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 11/10/24

Challenge Completed :)

Annual Genre Challenge 2024
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level: Hard
36/36 (Min 9 AAs)

1. Crime - Completed
a. Broken Skin by Stuart MacBride 4 stars 30/5/24
b. 23 1/2 Lies by James Patterson 3.5 stars 1/8/24
c. Without Mercy by Jack Higgins 5 stars 23/2/24



2. Horror - Completed
a. To the Center of the Earth by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 1/4/24
b. Return to the Center of the Earth by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 3/4/24
c. Escape From The Center Of The Earth by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 5/4/24



3. Fantasy - Completed
a. Crown of Shadows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 16/1/24
b. Sword of Darkness by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 19/1/24
c. Ring of Ruin by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 22/1/24



4. Romance - Completed
a. Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer 5 stars 2/1/24
b. Wyoming Fierce by Diana Palmer 5 stars 2/1/24
c. Wyoming Bold by Diana Palmer 5 stars 3/1/24



5. Contemporary - Completed
a. The Work Wives by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars 13/6/24
b. Milking Time by Rachael Treasure AA 4 stars 14/10/24
c. Wyoming Strong by Diana Palmer 5 stars 3/1/24



6. Cosy Mystery - Completed
a. Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 5 stars 29/1/24
b. Murder, Lies and Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 5 stars 30/1/24
c. Witch Chocolate Fudge by H.Y. Hanna AA 4 stars 25/6/24



7. Suspense/Thriller - Completed
a. Abandoned in Death #54 by J.D. Robb 5 stars 13/8/24
b. Desperation in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 20/8/24
c. Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 19/8/24



8. Young Adult - Completed
a. Lirael by Garth Nix AA 5 stars 4/7/24
b. Abhorsen by Garth Nix AA 5 stars 5/7/24
c. Clariel by Garth Nix AA 5 stars 7/7/24



9. Rural Romance - Completed
a. The House at the Bottom of the Hill by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars 17/8/24
b. Beneath Outback Skies by Alissa Callen AA 5 stars 6/6/24
c. Down Outback Roads by Alissa Callen AA 5 stars 16/5/24



10. Historical Fiction - Completed
a. At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker 3.5 stars 25/9/24
b. The Girl in the Castle by James Patterson 4 stars 14/5/24
c. The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes 4 stars 4/4/24



11. Mystery - Completed
a. Tripwire by Lee Child 5 stars 22/8/24
b. Dark Justice by Jack Higgins 5 stars 5/2/24
c. The Visitor by Lee Child 5 stars 23/8/24



12. Award Winner/Nominee - Completed
a. Scrublands by Chris Hammer AA (Barry Award Nominee Best First Novel) 4 stars 8/2/24
b. Cloudstreet by Tim Winton AA (Miles Franklin Award Winner) 3.5 stars 13/5/24
c. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 4 stars 20/4/24

September Featured Author - Fleur McDonald
Duration: 1/9/24 - 30/9/24
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
18/18

TASKS - Completed

#1. Fleur grew up on a farm in South Australia, and her first job was as a jillaroo in the outback. She has been involved in agriculture all her life, including helping manage a 8000-acre station for twenty years.
**Read a book set in Australia's outback OR
**Read a book which has a 2 AND 0 in either the page count or publishing date. (show details)
Flesh House by Stuart MacBride (480 pages / Published 2008) 4 stars 4/9/24


#2. Red Dust was Fleur's debut novel in 2009. She has written in excess of 24 novels to date, including 2 children's books.
**Read a DEBUT novel OR
**Read a book where BOTH the author's initials fit into RED DUST
The House of Now and Then by Jo Dixon AA 4 stars 2/9/24

#3. Fleur's most beloved character is Detective Dave Burrows, who features in 12 enthralling crime novels, (with more to come, hopefully).
**Read a CRIME novel OR
**Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author
Sanctuary by Garry Disher AA 4 stars 19/9/24

#4 Today Fleur and her energetic kelpie, Jack, live in Esperance, Western Australia.
**Read a book which has a dog in the story (tell us its name) OR
**Read a book where the title begins with a letter from ESPERANCE (minimum 3 word title)
Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 8/9/24

BONUS **Read a book by Fleur McDonald
Shock Waves by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 17/9/24



SPELL OUT !!!

F - Author - Wrath of a Mad God by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 18/9/24
L - Author - Glenrock by Lee Christine AA 4 stars 10/9/24
E - Title - The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins 4 stars 14/9/24
U - Title - Unbridled by Diana Palmer 4 stars 6/9/24
R - Title - The Ruthless Fae King by Leia Stone 5 stars 15/9/24

M - Title - Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong 3 stars 17/9/24
C - Author - One Shot by Lee Child 4 stars 5/9/24
D - Title - Defender by Diana Palmer 4 stars 4/9/24
O - Title - Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars 11/9/24
N - Author - The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose AA 3 stars 21/9/24
A - Author - Breaking Creed by Alex Kava 5 stars 7/9/24
L - Author - The Hard Way by Lee Child 5 stars 12/9/24
D - Author - At the Crossroads by B.J. Daniels 4 stars 9/9/24

October Featured Author - Anthony Horowitz
Duration: 1/10/24 - 31/10/24
Level: Hard
19/20

TASKS - Completed
1. Mystery by English Author OR YA/CHildren's Book (min 120 pg)
Summer of Fear by Lois Duncan 3 stars 8/10/24

2. Very Smart Detective Character OR Well Known Series
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 6/10/24

3. Name in Title OR Authors initials fond in HAWTHORNE AND HOROWITZ
Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard AA 2.5 stars 16/10/24

4. Author has written many books OR C, B, E found in title
Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 9/10/24

5. BONUS - book by Anthony Horowitz
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 3 stars 3/10/24



SPELL IT OUT!!!

A - title - American AssassinVince Flynn 4 stars 1/10/24
N - Title - The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton 4 stars 1/10/24
T - Title - Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost 5 stars 8/10/24
H - Title - Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 7/10/24
O - Title - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 9/10/24
N - Title - Never Go Back by Lee Child 3.5 stars 2/10/24
Y - Author - Witching Moon by Yasmine Galenorn 4 stars 11/10/24

H - Title - Hermit by S.R. White 3.5 stars 15/10/24
O - Author - The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 4 stars 1/10/24
R - Auhor - Milking Time by Rachael Treasure AA 4 stars 14/10/24
O - Title - Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost 5 stars 7/10/24
W - Title - Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 16/10/24
I - Title - The Invisible by Peter Papathanasiou AA 3 stars 10/10/24
T - Title - Talk to the Heart by Rachael Johns AA
Z - Author - Taken by Dinuka McKenzie AA 3.5 stars 3/10/24

Completed September Challenge :)

September: - COMPLETED
** Father's Day (in Australia), Sept 1: Read a book by a male author OR read a book with a father who is a MC
Into a Dark Realm by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 13/9/24

** Day of Charity, Sept 5: Read a book which was a gift OR read a book you'll donate after reading it
Snuff by Terry Pratchett 4 stars 4/9/24

** Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, Sept 11: Read a book set in the US OR read a book where a tragedy takes place
Worth Dying For by Lee Child 4 stars 6/9/24

Brenda wrote: "Congrats Jenn!!"

Thanks Brenda :)

Challenge Completed :)

Winter 2024 Challenge - Reading Resolutions
Duration: 1/6/24 - 31/8/24
Resolution: Get Serious about Series!
Level: Extra hard
16/16 (min 4 AA's)

1. Shadow's End by Keri Arthur AA (Lizzie Grace series #12) 5 stars
2. Kakadu Dawn by Annie Seaton AA (Porter Sisters Series #6) 5 stars 22/6/24
3. Abhorsen by Garth Nix AA (Abhorsen Series # 3) 5 stars 5/7/24
4. Lirael by Garth Nix AA (Abhorsen Series # 2) 5 stars 4/7/24
5. Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson Series #14) 5 stars 21/6/24
6. Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan (Torpedo Ink Series #9) 22/8/24
7. Small Magics by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels Series #6.6) 5 stars 17/6/24
8. The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice (The Vampire Chronicles #2) 5 stars
9. Long Lost Magic by T.M. Cromer (The Thorne Witches Series # 6) 5 Stars 9/6/24
10. Forever Magic by T.M. Cromer (The Thorne Witches Series # 7) 5 Stars 10/6/24
11. Essential Magic by T.M. Cromer (The Thorne Witches Series # 8) 5 Stars 11/6/24
12. Moonlit Magic by T.M. Cromer (The Thorne Witches Series # 9) 5 stars
13. Enchanted Magic by T.M. Cromer (The Thorne Witches Series # 10) 5 stars 16/7/24
14. Celestial Magic by T.M. Cromer (The Thorne Witches Series # 11) 4 stars 15/8/24
15. The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld Series #1) 5 stars 26/6/24
16. The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld Series #2) 5 stars 6/7/24

Resolution: Dust off your TBR shelf! - Completed
Level: Extra hard
16/16 (min 4 AA's)

1. Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran 2 stars 12/8/24
2. Guns, Wives and Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 4 stars 6/6/24
3. Spies, Lies and Chocolate Pies by Sally Berneathy 4 stars 11/6/24
4. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 3.5 stars 20/6/24
5. Dark Sentinel by Christine Feehan 4 stars 14/8/24
6. The Wolf at the Door by Jack Higgins 4 stars 17/6/24
7. The Perfect Assassin by James Patterson 4 stars 5/6/24
8. Blowback: James Patterson's Best Thriller in Years by James Patterson 4 stars 5/6/24
9. Something Bad is Going to Happen by Jessie Stephens AA 2 stars 9/7/24
10. 23 1/2 Lies by by James Patterson 3.5 stars 1/8/24
11. After That Night by Karin Slaughter 4 stars 16/6/24
12. Mirror Man by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 Stars 6/8/24
13. Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath AA 3.5 stars 13/8/24
14. Burn by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 9/8/24
15. As the River Rises by Fiona McArthur AA 4 stars 18/6/24
16. The Talented Mrs Greenway: the unmissable Australian historical novel of 2023 for readers of Kate Grenville and Geraldine Brooks by Tea Cooper AA 4 stars 25/7/24

September Featured Author - Fleur McDonald
Duration: 1/9/24 - 30/9/24
Level: Hard (min 4AAs)
16/18

TASKS - Completed

#1. Fleur grew up on a farm in South Australia, and her first job was as a jillaroo in the outback. She has been involved in agriculture all her life, including helping manage a 8000-acre station for twenty years.
**Read a book set in Australia's outback OR
**Read a book which has a 2 AND 0 in either the page count or publishing date. (show details)
Flesh House by Stuart MacBride (480 pages / Published 2008) 4 stars 4/9/24


#2. Red Dust was Fleur's debut novel in 2009. She has written in excess of 24 novels to date, including 2 children's books.
**Read a DEBUT novel OR
**Read a book where BOTH the author's initials fit into RED DUST
The House of Now and Then by Jo Dixon AA 4 stars 2/9/24

#3. Fleur's most beloved character is Detective Dave Burrows, who features in 12 enthralling crime novels, (with more to come, hopefully).
**Read a CRIME novel OR
**Read a book by an AUSTRALIAN author
Sanctuary by Garry Disher AA 4 stars 19/9/24

#4 Today Fleur and her energetic kelpie, Jack, live in Esperance, Western Australia.
**Read a book which has a dog in the story (tell us its name) OR
**Read a book where the title begins with a letter from ESPERANCE (minimum 3 word title)
Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 8/9/24

BONUS **Read a book by Fleur McDonald
Shock Waves by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 17/9/24



SPELL OUT !!!

F - Author - Wrath of a Mad God by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 18/9/24
L - Author - Glenrock by Lee Christine AA 4 stars 10/9/24
E - Title - The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins 4 stars 14/9/24
U - Title - Unbridled by Diana Palmer 4 stars 6/9/24
R - Title - The Ruthless Fae King by Leia Stone 5 stars 15/9/24

M - Title - Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong 3 stars 17/9/24
C - Author - One Shot by Lee Child 4 stars 5/9/24
D - Title - Defender by Diana Palmer 4 stars 4/9/24
O - Title - Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars 11/9/24
N - Author - The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose AA 3 stars 21/9/24
A - Author - Breaking Creed by Alex Kava 5 stars 7/9/24
L - Author - The Hard Way by Lee Child 5 stars 12/9/24
D - Author - At the Crossroads by B.J. Daniels 4 stars 9/9/24

Titles to come soon.

Spring Challenge: Opposites Attract!
Duration: 1/9/24 - 30/11/24
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
Progress: 18/18

Opposite Pair title - Male/Female Author
#1a. Male Author The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 4 stars 1/10/24
#1b. Female Author Secrets of Riverside by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars 5/11/24

Opposite Pair title - 1st in a Series / Last in a Series
#2a. 1st in a Series In Search of the Lost World by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 6/9/24
#2b. Last in a Series The Lost World—Re-Evolution by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 9/9/24

Opposite Pair title - Female MC / Male MC
#3a. Female MC Milking Time by Rachael Treasure AA 4 stars 14/10/24
#3b. Male MC The Broken Elf King by Leia Stone 5 stars 13/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - City / Rural Setting
#4a. City Setting A Devil Is Waiting by Jack Higgins 5 stars 24/9/24
#4b. Rural Setting Shock Waves by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars 17/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - Set in Australia / Set Overseas
#5a. Set in Australia Back on Track by Tricia Stringer AA 4 stars 10/9/24
#5b. Set Overseas Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong 4 stars 17/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - In a Series / Stand Alone
#6a. In a Series Return to the Lost World by Greig Beck AA 4 stars 6/9/24
#6b. Stand Alone The Lawson Legacy by Janet Gover AA 4 stars 1/9/24

Opposite Pair Title - New Release / Backlist
#7a. New Release Random in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 24/10/24
#7b. Backlist Cursed Luck by Kelley Armstrong 4 stars 24/10/24

Opposite Pair Title - Short story (125-250pg)/Long Story (400+ pages)
#8a. Short Story Possession in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars
#8b. Long Story Foul Play by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 16/10/24

Opposite Pair Title - Fantastical / Realistic
#9a. Fantastical Wrath of a Mad God by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 18/9/24
#9b. Realistic Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard AA

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda :) Cant wait to see who the next author will be

Challenge Completed :)

August Featured Author - Rhys Bowen
Duration: 1/8/24 - 31/8/24
Level: Hard (min 4 AAs)
14/14

TASKS - Completed

#1. Rhys Bowen is a well renowned, best selling author of mystery novels.
**Read a Mystery OR
**Read a bestseller
Mirror Man by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 6/8/24


#2. Rhys has written three very successful series, Her Royal Spyness, Molly Murphy and Constable Evans.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book where BOTH the author's initials can be found in 'Constable Evans'
Burn by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 9/8/24

#3. Rhys was born in the UK but now lives in the USA, spending the summer in California and the winter in Arizona.
**Read a book set in the USA OR
**Read a book set in the UK
23 1/2 Lies by James Patterson 3.5 stars 1/8/24

#4. Rhys Bowen is a pen name. Her real name is Janet Quin-Harkin.
**Read a book written under a pen name OR
**Read a book where the first letters of every word in the title can be found in Janet Quin-Harkin (at least a two word title)
Abandoned in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) 5 stars 13/8/24


BONUS
**Read a book by Rhys Bowen
Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen 3 stars 5/8/24


SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed

R - Author - Flight Of The Night Hawks - Book One Of The Darkwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars 3/8/24
H - Author - Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath AA 3.5 stars 13/8/24
Y - Author - Sun Broken by Yasmine Galenorn 4 stars 11/8/24
S - Author - Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran 2 stars 12/8/24

B - Author - Ripper by Shelley Burr AA 4 stars 15/8/24
O - Author - The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman 4 stars 2/8/24
W - Title - Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 5 stars 13/8/24
E - Author - Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich 3.5 stars 12/8/24
N -Title - Night Market by B.R. Kingsolver 4 stars 9/8/24