**Spring Reading Challenge - 2013**

[B the BookAddict]

Wonderkell wrote: "2. The Burning Man by Alan Russell (Sorry for lack of links to books as am filling out on iPhone app)"

Burning Man byAlan Russell

[B the BookAddict]

I've started my last book Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks for the #5 Romance title.

[Kira]

I have 2 to go:

1.TBR: Nemesis 3*
2. Spring colours: Unspoken - about to read.
3. New Life: Seduction and Snacks 3*
4. NR AA: Mallee Sky 4*
5. Romance: North and South 3*
6. Horses: The Shadowy Horses 3*
7. YA: Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) - Missing from Library. Might need to change this one.
8. Paranormal Romance: Darkness Unleashed 5*
9. K: A Kiss in Time 3*
10. Fantasy/paranormal/sci-fi AA: Tomorrows Child 2* (Disappointing)

[Elaine]

Finished my 9th Aussie new release, Barracuda . I really enjoyed it and would have given it 4.5 stars if I could. I did write a review, although it was difficult to put into words all the emotions it stirs.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Murder and Mendelssohn which was a really enjoyable read and have just one book left to read now - my November TBR.

1.Spring clean my TBR shelf. Chosen To Die by Lisa Jackson. 1 star
2. red or yellow cover. Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb 4 stars

3. New life. MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood 5 stars
4. Aussie new release. Murder and Mendelssohn byKerry Greenwood 5 stars
5. Romance. Mistress by Amanda Quick 3stars
6. Horses. The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley 3 stars
7. YA Underdog by Markus Zusak 3 stars
8. Fave genre.(mystery/crime) Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell 4 stars
9. Title begins with P. Perdido Street Station by China Miéville 5 stars
10. Aussie fantasy/ sci fi. Kinslayerby Jay Kristoff 2 stars
11. TBR September. Dust by Hugh Howey 4 stars
12. TBR October. Allegiant by Veronica Roth 2 stars
13. TBR November Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett

[Lesley]

Recently completed another.


1. tbr Ghana Must Go read 13 Sep, 4 stars
2. yellow cover read 4 Sep, 2 stars
3. new life Escape read 8 Nov, 4 stars
4. new release
5. romance No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf read 9 Sep, 5 stars
6. Melbourne Cup Night Street set in Melbourne read 16 Sep, 4 stars
7. YA The Last of the Mohicans read 11 Oct, 3 stars
8. L title Little Bee read 20 Sep, 5 stars
9. historical fiction Mary Bartonread 30 Oct, 2 stars
10. Aus. sci fi
11. Sep TBR Maya's Notebook read 25 Sep, 2 stars
12. Oct TBR The Garden of Burning Sand read 20 Oct, 2 stars
13. Nov TBR For Whom the Bell Tolls read 29 Nov, 3 stars

[Amber]

I'm going to change my Spring colours book to Eyrie, so here's my new list:

1. Spring clean TBR - Gone Girl ★★★

2. Spring colours cover - Eyrie ★★★

3. New life - Left Neglected ★★★

4. Aussie Spring new release - Barracuda ★★★★

5. Romance - Half Moon Bay

6. Melbourne Cup - Brumby's Run ★★★

7. Young Adult - Wonder ★★★★

8. Favourite genre ("literary fiction") - The Narrow Road To The Deep North ★★★

9. Starts with A - And the Mountains Echoed ★★★★

10. Aussie fantasy/paranormal/sci-fi - Fairytales for Wilde Girls ★★★

11. September TBR - The Night Guest: A Novel ★★★

12. October TBR - The Husband's Secret ★★★★

13. November TBR - The Rosie Project

Two to go!

[Nicola]

Finished my No 7 YA book
Wildwood Dancing / Juliet Marillier
By my count I've only got 3 books left plus 2 that I had planned and then changed! Feeling good....

[Kira]

I am changing the last two. I am changing my no. 2 (spring colours) to:


And my no. 7 will become my original no. 2 which i am currently reading and is:

[Ashleigh]

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

1.) Spring Clean: The Road 19/09
2.) Spring Colours:

3.) New Life: Fishing for Tigers 09/09
4.) Spring Aussie New Release: The Storyteller and his Three Daughters 31/10
5.) Romance: Chick Lit-Mystery & Romance Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes 03/10
6.) Melbourne Cup: Spirit Horses or Pegasus
7.) YA: Fairytales for Wilde Girls 14/11
8). Fav Genre SCI-FI & DYSTOPIAN/APOCALYPTIC
The Twelve or The Day of the Triffids
9.) 1st Initial 'A': Angelfall 17/10
10.) Aussie Sci-Fi: Remnant 29/09

4 to go and a month to do it in, looking good for me :)

[Lynxie]

Update post:

1. TBR The Nightlife: New York ★★
2. Spring Colour Roseblood ★★
3. New Life Flesher - The protagonists are after a cure to a disease to bring about new life to a post apocalyptic world ★★★★
4. New release in Spring Dangerous Desire by Annie Seaton ★★★★
5. Romance Rainy Days ★★
6. Melbourne Cup Not Wisely but Too Well by Pauline Montagna - Pauline was born in Melbourne.
7. YA Featherfoot by Victoria Collins - Victoria is an Aussie too for those who need an Aussie author. ★★★
8. Favourite genre The Tower's Alchemist - Fantasy is only one of my favourite genres... there are too many to pick from. ★★★
9. Title starting with L Lethal Inheritance - also a YA Aussie author. ★★★★
10. Aussie paranormal/fantasy Soul's Child - Young Adult, paranormal and Aussie. ★★★★★

11. September TBR The Kure by Jaye Frances ★★

12. October TBR The Dying Sun by John Elwood ★★

13. November TBR The Bite by Angela Horn ★★★

I really seem to be digging the Aussie authors this challenge! Go Aussie!!

[Jenn]

Finished Schindler's List It is an amazing story. I normally finish a book this size in a day but this one took me 2 weeks to finish. So heartbreaking, to read all the mistreatment (torture) the Jewish people had to endure. Definitely a five star book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished two while I was away, #10 my second Aussie author fantasy Reckless Rescue by Rinelle Grey

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and my second October TBR The Chimera Vector by Nathan M. Farrugia

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Only the two November TBRs to go:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations to everyone else who is going so well in this challenge too!

[Sharon]

Finished my 11th # 10 Fantasy: Sabriel by Garth Nix

Fantasy is not for me.

My short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kathryn]

Sharon wrote: "Finished my 11th # 10 Fantasy: Sabriel by Garth Nix

Fantasy is not for me.

My short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

In general, fantasy is not for me either, Sharon. Having said that, there are some that I've enjoyed. The problem is working out the wheat from the chaff and if I want a greater likelihood of enjoying a book - I'm better off steering clear of fantasy! And sci-fi!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Finished my 11th # 10 Fantasy: Sabriel by Garth Nix

Fantasy is not for me.

My short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

In general, fantasy is not for me eith..."

I love fantasy but you are so right about the wheat and the chaff. I read the blurb for Sabriel and decided it was not for me. I have your problem with romance. There are good ones but there is also so much rubbish.

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Finished my 11th # 10 Fantasy: Sabriel by Garth Nix

Fantasy is not for me.

My short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

In general, fantasy is..."

Yes - that's true, Phrynne. Of course, you can get rubbish in all genres, but I guess we may have higher tolerances for what we call "rubbish" in different genres, depending on how we're wired, prior experiences, general likes and dislikes, moods and maybe what we ate for breakfast that morning!! ;-)

[Sharon]

Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Finished my 11th # 10 Fantasy: Sabriel by Garth Nix

Fantasy is not for me.

My short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

In general, fantasy is not for me eith..."

Glad I'm not the only one Kathryn. Felt bad once I read other reviews as most people enjoyed this one. I guess that's why we're all different :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I read an article in the Sydney Morning Herald today about George R.R. Martin and his A Game of Thrones series and I thought to myself "Why can I not read this series (I have tried twice) when every one else loves it." It is my favourite genre, it ticks all the boxes for me but I just can't read it.
My loss I guess but it is good we are all different!

[Kathryn]

Sharon wrote: I guess that's why we're all different :)"

Makes for a more interesting world!

[Sharon]

Kathryn wrote: "Sharon wrote: I guess that's why we're all different :)"

Makes for a more interesting world!"

Very true Kathryn :)

[Elaine]

Finished my 10th for this challenge. A re-read of The Book Thief . I enjoyed it even more than the first time. What a truly amazing book. Only 3 to go now and I'm feeling quite confident that I might actually get this done!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm positive you will achieve this challenge Elaine, and with time to spare! Well done!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "I'm positive you will achieve this challenge Elaine, and with time to spare! Well done!"

Thanks for the vote of confidence Brenda. Will do my best.

[Steve]

I have finished my nineteenth, my second 12. October TBR, Day of the Vipers, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 13. November TBR, Night of the Wolves.

[Lynxie]

Second last one done and dusted. Starting my Melbourne Cup book today coincidently :)

#13 November TBR: The Bite by Angela Horn

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

I have now finished my last for this challenge. No. 13 November TBR
Sisters Of Mercy by Caroline Overington 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "I have now finished my last for this challenge. No. 13 November TBR
Sisters Of Mercy by Caroline Overington 3*"

Congratulations Janine! Fantastic effort and with time to spare as well!

[Chris]

I have finished my 10th and 11th for this challenge. and 4 stars each.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my Spring Challenge with the last two being the November TBRs:)

1. Spring Clean TBR: Darkening Skies by Bronwyn Parry ★★★★★
Pretending to Love: How to Cheat Your Way to Relationship Bliss! by Ashton Cartwright ★

2. Spring Colour-red or yellow cover: Mallee Sky by Kerry McGinnis ★★★★★
Rotten Gods by Greg Barron ★★★★

3. Spring-new life: Little Joe by Michael E. Glasscock III ★★★★
Love Anthony by Lisa Genova ★★★★.5

4. New Release-AA Spring months: Out of Exile by Luke Preston ★★★★★
Blood Secret by Jaye Ford ★★★★★

5. Romance: In Safe Hands by Lee Christine ★★★★★
Long and Short Australian Stories by Margaret Lynette Sharp ★★★★

6. Melbourne Cup-horses: Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar ★★★★★
Heartland by Cathryn Hein ★★★★★

7. Young Adult: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins ★★★★★
Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James ★★★★★

8. Favourite Genre: The Last Winter of Dani Lancing by P.D. Viner ★★★★★
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb ★★★★

9. First letter of my name: Bones are Forever by Kathy Reichs ★★★
Black Diamonds by Kim Kelly ★★★★

10. Fantasy/Sci Fi/Para - Aussie Author: The Dragon Box by Katie W. Stewart ★★★★★
Reckless Rescue by Rinelle Grey ★★★★★

11. Sept TBR: Burial Rites by Hannah Kent ★★★★★
Human Remains by Elizabeth Haynes ★★

12. Oct TBR: The Last Man by Vince Flynn ★★★★★
The Chimera Vector by Nathan M. Farrugia ★★★★

13. Nov TBR: Fatal Liaison by Vicki Tyley ★★★★★
The Burial by Courtney Collins ★★★★

[Sharon]

Well done Brenda. You're truly amazing seeing as you doubled the challenge and you finished with weeks to spare :)

[Chris]

You are amazing Brenda!

[Kira]

Brenda wrote: "I have finished my Spring Challenge with the last two being the November TBRs:)

1. Spring Clean TBR: Darkening Skies by Bronwyn Parry ★★★★★
[bookcover:Pretendin..."

That is amazing Brenda. I will come back later and have a good look through your list and see if there are any I can add to my TBR.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Well done Brenda. You're truly amazing seeing as you doubled the challenge and you finished with weeks to spare :)"

Christina wrote: "You are amazing Brenda!"

Kira wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have finished my Spring Challenge with the last two being the November TBRs:)

1. Spring Clean TBR: Darkening Skies by Bronwyn Parry ★★★★★
[book..."

Thanks so much guys:)

[Kathryn]

Yes, well done, Brenda!! I've think I've just got 1 to go now - but only of a single list!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Kathryn:)

[Steve]

I have finished my twentieth, my first 13. November TBR, Night of the Wolves, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 13. November TBR, Dawn of the Eagles.

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I have finished my Spring Challenge with the last two being the November TBRs:)

1. Spring Clean TBR: Darkening Skies by Bronwyn Parry ★★★★★
[bookcover:Pretendin..."

Great job Brenda :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Mish:)

[Trevor]

Just finished my 9th book for the challenge In a German Pension by Katherine Mansfield - ★★★

[Steve]

I have finished my twenty-first, my second 13. November TBR, Dawn of the Eagles, with my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 9. Books starting with S, Snow Crash.

[Kira]

I have finished. My star summary is below. I didn't include the TBR's as most of these were TBR any way.

1.TBR: Nemesis: The Death of Timmy Quinn 3*
2. Spring colours: The Firebird 5*
3. New Life: Seduction and Snacks 3*
4. NR AA: Mallee Sky 4*
5. Romance: North and South 3*
6. Horses: The Shadowy Horses 3*
7. YA: Unspoken 4*
8. Paranormal Romance: Darkness Unleashed 5*
9. K:A Kiss in Time 3*
10. Fantasy/paranormal/sci-fi AA: Tomorrows Child 2*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Kira!

[Mish]

Kira wrote: "I have finished. My star summary is below. I didn't include the TBR's as most of these were TBR any way.

1.TBR: Nemesis: The Death of Timmy Quinn 3*
2. Spring colours: [book:The F..."

Well done Kira :)

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks #5 Romance. Romance is so not my genre 1★

Yee-hah, I've finished my Challenge:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Bette!

[Steve]

I have finished my twenty-second, the second 9. Books starting with S, Snow Crash, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 5. Romance, Tiger Eye. Four books to go, and 21 and a bit days to read them in!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "I have finished my twenty-second, the second 9. Books starting with S, Snow Crash, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 5. Romance, [boo..."

You're doing well Steve! No problems finishing for you!

[Steve]

I have finished my twenty-third, my second 5. Romance, Tiger Eye, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 3. New Life, Belong to Me.