**Summer Reading Challenge** - 1/12/12 - 28/2/13

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trina:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished another for this challenge...#9, literature map. I put in Lisa Gardner and got Lisa Scottoline so read Devil's Corner. 4 stars, with a review to come:)

[MarciaB]

Finished last night - what a brilliant book. Review to follow soon (only due for release 31.12.12)

[MarciaB]

Now going to start

[Elaine]

Just for the record I am changing my No.12 Nonfiction Read from to .

[Trina]

Finished my LGBT* book Queer. 4 stars.

[Amber]

I finished the third book on my list today, and have started reading Hogfather by Terry Pratchett which is kind of about Christmas - in a parallel universe - where it's called Hogswatch! ;-) This could count perhaps as my Christmas book or my fantasy/paranormal book, but I want to read the ones on my list anyway :-)
1. Aussie author - Nine Days by Toni Jordan ★★★★
2. TBR - Buddhaland Brooklyn by Richard C. Morais ★★★
3. Summer food - Peaches for Monsieur le Curé by Joanne Harris ★★★.5
4. Summer title/set in summer - At the Beach by Roland Harvey
5. Australia Day - The Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay
6. LGBT author or character - Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
7. Christmas carols - I'll be reading plenty of these, including Six White Boomers by Rolf Harris and The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore
8. Summer new release - Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey (released in Aus this month)
9. Literature map - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
10. Valentine's Day - Hannah and Emil by Belinda Castles
11. TBR fantasy, paranormal or horror - Coraline by Neil Gaiman
12. Non-fiction TBR - The First Year: Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by M.E.A. McNeil

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good Amber:)

[Amber]

Thanks Brenda. Oops I forgot to show the star ratings, I'll go back and edit :-)

[MarciaB]

And here it is, my latest book review on http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished another for this challenge...#9, literature map. I put in Lisa Gardner and got Lisa Scottoline so read Devil's Corner. 4 stars, with a review to come:)"

As promised, my review.... http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Michael:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good for you...more reading is good!!

[Ben]

1. Aussie Author - Pilgrims by Will Elliott
2. Lighten the Load - The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe
3. Food - Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard
4. Summer - The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi (set in post-global warming 'summer')
5. Australia Day - Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution by Peter FitzSimons
6. Mardi Gras - The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan (protagonist is gay)
7. Christmas - Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey (set at Christmas time)
8. New Release - TBD
9. Literature Map - Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks (search for Alastair Reynolds)
10. Valentines Day - Riding the Rap by Elmore Leonard (romance subplot)
11. TBR Fantasy - The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe
12. TBR Non-Fiction - Catch Me If You Can by Frank W. Abagnale

[Kathy]

Summer Reading Challenge - Change 9. Literature Map(Barbara Erskine)

Due to not being able to purchase my chosen novel by eBook, my new novel is 'Mariana' by Susanna Kearsley.

[Kathy]

A technical question, how do I mark off my books read? I have a separate bookshelf for the challenge, but have noticed other posts with lines to mark off books read.

[Amber]

Kathy wrote: "A technical question, how do I mark off my books read? I have a separate bookshelf for the challenge, but have noticed other posts with lines to mark off books read."

You need to use some strike-through tags :-) Before the section on text you want "crossed out" in your comment, use an opening tag < > with the letter s inside and no spaces. At the end of the section you want crossed out use the closing tag < / > with an s inside and no spaces. If you want to see an example, click reply on any comment above and it will show the takes for italics which is < i > with no spaces. Hope that makes sense!

Also you can try this website it's really good for learning how to use html tags
http://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_s.asp

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Amber:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ben wrote: "1. Aussie Author - Pilgrims by Will Elliott
2. Lighten the Load - The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe
3. Food - Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard
4. Summer - The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi (set..."

Doing well Ben:)

[Catherine]

UPDATE



1. A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
2. Geist by Philippa Ballantine
3. The Mango Season by Amulya Malladi
4. Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
5. Australia Day - MAYBE The Girl from Botany Bay by Carolly Erickson
6. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
7. The Greatest Gift: The Original Story That Inspired the Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life and Matchless: A Christmas Story
8. New Release: A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon
9. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
10. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
11. Dragon Haven by Robin Hobb
12. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Cath:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My updated list now I have just finished The Likeness which I had down as #6. My review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

1. Celebrate Australia! ...book from Aussie author.... Body Count by P.D. Martin

2. Lighten the load! At least one book from TBR
a. The Time of Women by Elena Chizhova
b. Spare Change by Bette Lee Crosby
c. Sisters Of Mercy by Caroline Overington ★★★

3. Food! Book related to summery foods Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski

4. Related to SUMMER in the title OR is set during summer... As Darkness Falls by Bronwyn Parry ★★★★★

5. Australia Day ...relating to our special day.... Everything I Knew by Peter Goldsworthy

6. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras ..gay character or author.... The Likeness by Tana French ★★★★★

7. Christmas/Christmas Carols book with carols in the story ... The Christmas Train by David Baldacci ★★★★★

8. New Release - in the months of summer ... The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth LaBan 8/1/13 release ★★★★★
The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke 22nd Jan 2013 release.

9. Literature Map .... I put in Lisa Gardner and the closest was Lisa Scottoline so my book is Devil's Corner ★★★★

10. Valentine’s Day ....my interpretation is Ripple by Tui Allen

11. TBR fantasy/paranormal/horror... Ave Judas by Cassian Brown

12. Re-read or non-fiction TBR ... my choice TBR ... Anne Frank Remembered: The Story Of The Woman Who Helped To Hide The Frank Family by Miep Gies

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Michael:)

[Catherine]

Brenda wrote: "Doing well Cath:)"

Thanks Brenda. :-)

[Ben]

Brenda wrote: "Ben wrote: "1. Aussie Author - Pilgrims by Will Elliott
2. Lighten the Load - The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe
3. Food - Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard
4. Summer - The Windup Girl by Paolo Bac..."

Thanks!

[Kim Marie]

Five stars for The Likeness Brenda? I can see that one is going to have to climb higher on my TBR list! It was through one of the Aussie Readers challenges that I read In the Woods in the first place :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim Marie wrote: "Five stars for The Likeness Brenda? I can see that one is going to have to climb higher on my TBR list! It was through one of the Aussie Readers challenges that I read In the Woods in the first p..."

Same Kim! I hadn't read any of Tana French before, until the challenge with In the Woods...so of course I had to continue after the recommendation from others...I am so glad I did!

[Lesley]

Finished my Aus. author Indelible Ink. Sad tale set in contemporary Sydney, 3 stars.

Will be reading #7 A Christmas Carol over the next few days. Merry Christmas everyone!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Lesley...and a Merry Christmas to you and your family:)

[Kathy]

3 down 9 to go. Merry Christmas everyone.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kathy! And a Merry Christmas to you and your family:)

[MarciaB]

My latest book review for is here - http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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i have finished and will start

[Elaine]

Just in time for Christmas day finished my second book in this challenge. The Christmas Pearl was a gem of a book. I gave it 4 stars.

[Kirsten]

Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas! We went away for a week before Christmas, so I was able to get through a lot of my books! I must admit, I have chosen some easy ones this time, so I'm getting through them pretty quickly.


1. Celebrate Australia (Aussie Author) - Tales from Outer Suburbia This book was amazing!

2. Lighten the Load! (TBR) - Fray

3. Food! - An Edible History of Humanity Reading this one now

4. Summer - The Summer Tree

5. Australia Day - Seven Little Australians

6. GLBT Author - The Picture of Dorian Gray

7. Christmas - A Christmas Carol

8. New Release - Scent of Magic Loved this series! Now I have to wait at least a year for the 3rd one though.

9. Literature Map - Queen of Sorcery

10. Valentine's Day - Last Dragon Standing

11. Fantasy TBR - Touch of Power

12. Re-read - The Hobbit

[Elaine]

Finished my third book in this challenge, The Zookeeper's Wife, which was no.12 Nonfiction read. I quite enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Going well Elaine:)

[Ben]

1. Aussie Author - Pilgrims by Will Elliott
2. Lighten the Load - The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe
3. Food - Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard
4. Summer - The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi (set in post-global warming 'summer')
5. Australia Day - Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution by Peter FitzSimons
6. Mardi Gras - The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan (protagonist is gay)
7. Christmas - Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey (set at Christmas time)
8. New Release - TBD
9. Literature Map - Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks (search for Alastair Reynolds)
10. Valentines Day - Riding the Rap by Elmore Leonard (romance subplot)
11. TBR Fantasy - The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe
12. TBR Non-Fiction - Catch Me If You Can by Frank W. Abagnale

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good Ben:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathy wrote: "1. Australian Author - What Kate Did Next by Lisa Heidke


2. TBR - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green


3. Food - Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara


4. Summer related title - Last Summer ..."

1. What Kate Did Next by Lisa Heidke
2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
3. The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara
4.Last Summer by Kylie Ladd
5. The Secret River by Kate Grenville
6. Shine by Lauren Myracle
11. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
12. The Help by Kathryn Stockett

7. Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
8. The Art Forger by Barbara Shapiro
9. Mariana by Susanna Kearsley
10. The Next Always by Nora Roberts

[Kathryn]

3/12 down. Not sure whether to start on Fingersmith or the Beach House next. Decisions, decisions!

1. Celebrate Australia: Nine Days by Toni Jordan

2.Lighten the Load: TBA - will see what's available at the library when I get to it!

3.Food: The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara

4.Related to Summer: The Beach House by Jane Green

5. Australia Day: The Lieutenant Kate Grenville

6.Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras: Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

7.Christmas: Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball by Donita K. Paul

8.New Release: TBA

9. Literature Map, typed in Jeffrey Archer and got Wilbur Smith so will pick whatever appeals that is available

10. Valentine's Day: Paris in Love by Eloisa James

11.Fantasy/Paranormal/Horror: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

12.Re-read or Non-fiction: TBA - probably Band-Aid for a Broken Leg Damien Brown

[Mish]

Kathryn wrote: "3/12 down. Not sure whether to start on Fingersmith or the Beach House next. Decisions, decisions!

1. Celebrate Australia: Nine Days by Toni Jordan

2.Lighten th..."

I know Kathryn it's hard to decide. they both look good.

you're doing well :)

[Kathryn]

That's annoying - I've just looked at my post from yesterday and the strikethroughs haven't worked - unless it's because I'm looking at it on my phone - because they were there when I previewed it before posting!!! Computers! Anyway, the three I've read so far are Nine Days, Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball and The Lieutenant. Happy holiday reading to all!!

[Mish]

Kathryn wrote: "That's annoying - I've just looked at my post from yesterday and the strikethroughs haven't worked - unless it's because I'm looking at it on my phone - because they were there when I previewed it ..."

I'm looking at your post on my computer & the strikeouts have worked Kathryn. So perhaps when you're viewing it on your phone it doesn't show up.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My latest two reviews for this challenge:

#10 Valentine - Romance - by Tui Allen review .. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

#11 - Fantasy/Paranormal/Horror - by Anya Allyn review .. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Kathryn]

Oh good, Mish - thank you! How strange!

[Jackmeister]

I have now finished my third Challenge book,

1 - Aussie Author
2 - To Be Read


5 - Australia Day

7 - Christmas
8 - New Release
9 Literature map - typed in Robert Crais got Stephen J Cannel
10 - Valentines Day
11 - Fantasy/Horror
12 - Re-read

I don't know how to cross them out, so I'm just going to delete them but I've finished, 3 Food, 4 Summer and 6 Gay Author/Character.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jackmeister wrote: "I have now finished my third Challenge book,

1 - Aussie Author
2 - To Be Read

...I don't know how to cross them out, so I'm just going to delete them but I've finished, 3 Food, 4 Summer and 6 Gay Author/Character... "

Our new thread to help with all these things is here Jackie http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Read down a bit, and it'll tell you:) It's good to leave them there, as people can check how you rated them...

You're doing very well!

[Jackmeister]

Okay, I'll give it another go,
This didn't work exactly as planned, I listed all 12 but for some reason it also crossed out 7 through 12, even though I only applied <@s> etc on 3, 4 & 6, so I took out my unread books, I'll keep practising.

3 Food The Dreadful Lemon Sky

4 Summer Laguna Heat

6 Gay Author/Character L.A. Heat

[Zoey]

Jackmeister wrote: "Okay, I'll give it another go,


3 Food The Dreadful Lemon Sky

4 Summer Laguna Heat

6 Gay Author/Character [bookcover:L..."

Almost, leave the @ out & it should work. You got it right on the last one :)