**Spring Reading Challenge - 2013**

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "I saw I, Robot at the librabry and grabbed it for my sci-fi selection. I've just remembered I need an aussie author:( :( I was looking forward to reading it."

You can still read it Bette...just not add it into the challenge;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Last night, I started The Breakdown Lane. Taking my book over to the beach again today to read all day. The beach and a book - bliss!"

You're flying through them! Have a wonderful day at the beach:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my first one for this challenge:

Spring colour - by Greg Barron

Review to follow

[Lynxie]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my first one for this challenge:

Spring colour - by Greg Barron

Review to follow"
Sprinting along Brenda. I just started my first :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my first one for this challenge:

Spring colour - by Greg Barron

Review to follow"
Sprinting along Brenda. I just started my first :)"

Ooh Lynxie, I thought I was going slowly;)

[Lynxie]

Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my first one for this challenge:

Spring colour - by Greg Barron

Review to follow"
Sprinting along Brenda. I just started m..."

Well, perhaps a little slow compared to your usual pace :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my first one for this challenge:

Spring colour - by Greg Barron

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just started Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar for #6, Melbourne Cup:)

[Jenn]

I just finished reading my 3rd book. The Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy...I will be reading "Awakening" by William Horwood next.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "I just finished reading my 3rd book. The Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy...I will be reading "Awakening" by William Horwood next."

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Awakening

[Michelle]

I started reading my No. 8 yesterday .
It's a really fast read so far and looks like it's going to be quite good.

[Steve]

I've my finish my first, my first 7. Young Adult, Sloppy Firsts, with my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

Up next, is my first 10. Australian Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Mister Monday.

[Chris]

I've just finished #1TBR Twilight. An easy read although I found Bella very frustrating. :-) 9 more to go. Now onto Black Beauty my Melbourne Cup read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Everyone has started well:)

[Elaine]

Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars...would have given 3.5 if I could. Have already started my second for this challenge, #8 favourite genre Before I Go To Sleep. Loving it so far. Thanks Michael for recommending it!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars...would have given 3.5 if I could. Have already started my second ..."

Oooh Michael will be happy you're reading that Elaine! I LOVED it:)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars...would have given 3.5 if I could. Have already sta..."

Yes Brenda. I read both yours and Michael's reviews and just had to read it after that but if Michael hadn't suggested it to me I probably would've missed it. So glad he did!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars...would have given 3.5 if I could. H..."

I don't understand why he hasn't written another one!

[Lesley]

Today I finished which was to be my #5 Romance read. Turns out there was no romance after all, so it will be my Spring colour read instead. I am so not a romance reader but will find something, somewhere for #5!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lesley wrote: "Today I finished which was to be my #5 Romance read. Turns out there was no romance after all, so it will be my Spring colour read instead. I am so not a romanc..."

Well swapped Lesley!! Why don't you try romantic suspense or something which isn't just romance? Good luck with your choice:)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars...would have given 3...."

Maybe it hasn't sold well?? Not sure because what I've read of it so far is awesome. Funny that we haven't sold any at work although it's in our top 6 crime picks.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars...woul..."

It's been huge! When it was first released, he was travelling throughout Europe promoting it! They approached him to do a film of it if I remember correctly. I just haven't heard anything of him in ages!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it..."

This is his last blog post, published in May 2012:

http://sj-watson.blogspot.com.au/2012...

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed it and gave it..."

Well then that is strange...perhaps he's made enough money then or just hasn't got a better story to top it!!! I did read that about the movie. Apparently Nicole Kidman has been chosen to play Christine.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Just finished my first #2 Spring colours Walking the Camino: A Modern Pilgrimage to Santiago. Quite enjoyed..."

Yes she has it seems, and it supposed to be out 2014...

[Kira]

I have finished my first book (which I happened to see in Big W on sale so I picked it up and got stuck into it). Mallee Sky was a great read and I am really enjoying Aussie authors at the moment. Now I just need to get my ipad back off my son so I can read some more. Maybe I'll have to read The Shadowy Horses next since I have that one in hard copy.

[B the BookAddict]

Finished my 3rd book: The Breakdown Lane. My #12 TBR. Honestly, these first three books have made me start to doubt my choices in this challenge:(

I started Bridge of Sighs last night. And happy to report, excellent so far:):)

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Finished my first: #5- Romance
2 stars review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Visible]

A bit late to the party as I have been working on the list for a while; cheers VP

1. Spring clean your bookshelves by reading a book from your TBR
Ian Tregillis – The Coldest War (The Milkweed Triptych, #2)


2. Spring colours are predominantly red and yellow, so choose a book with either a red or yellow cover, (posting the image as well), so everyone can see. * Yellow *
Jon Faine & Jack Faine – From Here to There: A Father and Son Roadtrip Adventure from Melbourne to London


3. Spring brings new life – choose a book depicting new life of some description.
tbc

4. Brisbane Writers’ Festival is on 4th-8th September – choose a New Release written by an Aussie author, published within these three months of Spring.
Kerry Greenwood – Murder and Mendelssohn (Phryne Fisher #20)


5. Romance is in the Spring air – Pick from romantic thrillers, love and romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, classical romance, vampire romance, paranormal romance, YA first love, poetry of love…
Diana Gabaldon – Outlander (Outlander #1)


6. The Melbourne Cup will be held on 5th November this year…your choices are many! A social event, gambling, horses, horse racing, fashion! Make sure you put WHY you’ve chosen your particular book!
tbc

7. Choose a Young Adult book for this selection, not necessarily Aussie.
Jonathan Stroud – The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co. #1)


8. Choose a book from your favourite GENRE here – make sure you state what that is!
I am currently enjoying gritty Fantasy, and this certainly fits the genre.
Scott Lynch – Red Seas Under Red Skies (Gentleman Bastard #2)


9. How about a book with the first letter of the title beginning with the first letter of your name.
Book beginning with “V” ;)
Arthur Conan Doyle – Valley of Fear, The (Sherlock Holmes #7)

10. Read a fantasy/paranormal/sci-fi book by an Aussie author for this one:)
Trudi Canavan – The Magicians’ Guild (The Black Magician Trilogy, #1)


11. For September read from your TBR
John Green – The Fault in Our Stars


12. For October read from your TBR
tbc

13. For November read from your TBR
Michael Pryor – The Extinction Gambit (The Extraordinaires #1)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my second for this challenge - #6, Melbourne Cup - Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar 5★s

Review to follow

[Laura]

I have major challenge panic...I haven't started any of my books yet. Woops!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "I have major challenge panic...I haven't started any of my books yet. Woops!"

Plenty of time yet Laura;)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Still haven't started. Making things hard for myself as usual.

[Heather]

Going well,
finished 1. TBR - Stranded I thought this was one of her best.
10. Paranormal - Picnic At Hanging Rock
I am thinking for 4. -

Does this qualify as a Spring release?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Heather wrote: "Going well,
finished 1. TBR - Stranded I thought this was one of her best.
10. Paranormal - Picnic At Hanging Rock
I am thinking for 4. -

Does this qualify as a Sp..."

Yes Heather...squeaked in;) I hope you enjoy it:)

[Amber]

Just finished Gone Girl for my #1; ★★★

Next I'll start The Night Guest: A Novel for my September TBR, but if it doesn't hook me I may change to The Husband's Secret.

[B the BookAddict]

Yesterday I finished Bridge of Sighs: my #13 TBR and my 4th book completed. My review is here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Then I started A Week in Winter; my Spring color book. It was woeful!!! I ditched that idea really quickly.

My new choice is Swimming Home. Green? Spring? New lawns?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my third for the challenge last night.. #9. First letter of my name "B" - Black Diamonds by Kim Kelly

Review to follow

Just started my 4th, #8, favourite genre - Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb

[Steve]

I have finished my second for the challenge, my first 10. Australian Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Mister Monday, with my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

Up next is the first 5. Romance, Star of the Morning.

[Jenn]

I am starting 4th book 'the Night Stalker' by Chris Carter

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "I am starting 4th book 'the Night Stalker' by Chris Carter"

Night Stalker by Chris Carter

[Sharon]

I'm finally starting this challenge with #1 Spring Clean TBR : Thursdays in the Park by Hilary Boyd.

I see a few people have read quite a few books off their lists already. Think I better get a wriggle on seeing as I'm only just starting :)

[Trevor]

Sharon wrote: "I'm finally starting this challenge with #1 Spring Clean TBR : Thursdays in the Park by Hilary Boyd.

I see a few people have read quite a few books off their lists already. Think I better get a wr..."

I've been slow this time too, only on page 42 of my first book The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides

[Mish]

Bette wrote: "Yesterday I finished Bridge of Sighs: my #13 TBR and my 4th book completed. My review is here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Then I started A Week in Winter; my Spring color book..."

Sorry Bette, you'll have to pick another book for #2. the colours mentioned in the challenge are 'Red or Yellow'

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm about to start my fourth book for this challenge and I am really excited about this one! It is MaddAddam: A Novel and it is the final in the trilogy and I cannot wait to see how it all ends. See you later. I am about to immerse myself totally in one of my favourite authors..............

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my third for the challenge last night.. #9. First letter of my name "B" - Black Diamonds by Kim Kelly

Review to follow

Just started my 4th, #8, favourite genre - Calculated in Death by ..."

Review for Black Diamonds

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm about to start my fourth book for this challenge and I am really excited about this one! It is MaddAddam: A Novel and it is the final in the trilogy and I cannot wait to see how it all ends. Se..."

Enjoy!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my second for this challenge - #6, Melbourne Cup - Brumby's Run by Jennifer Scoullar 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[B the BookAddict]

Okay, some shuffling to my list here.

Yesterday I finished my #1 Swimming Home TBR. My review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

And thank you to Michael (mystical...) for the heads up on this startlingly good little novel.

I started my #2 Empire Falls Spring color (my copy is yellow).

[Amber]

So I finished my second book, The Night Guest: A Novel (★★★) and decided to read The Husband's Secret anyway. I'm not sure how it will fit into my challenge yet :-)