**Summer Reading Challenge - 2013/2014**

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Have finished my first for this challenge Summer in Australia:
The Silver Thread by Kylie Fitzpatrick
and am into my Christmas themed book now by David Baldacci.

Really enjoyed the first and am just geting into the second :)

[B the BookAddict]

Finished #11 TBRSouth of Broad by Pat Conroy 3.75★

Finished #12 TBRUnion Atlantic by Adam Haslett 3.5★ Lots of fiscal jargon which might lose some readers.

Today, I'll start #9 Fave Genre Literary Fiction Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Bette wrote: "1.Summer in Australia The Perfect Location by Kate Forster

2.Valentine's Day The Notebook by [..."

Brenda wrote: Great list Bette!

Thanks Brenda, I got books read by Elaine, Marianne and Sharon so I'm grateful to them.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished my third book, #5 - Christmas themed book December's Wish by Karly Lane

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Finished #11 TBRSouth of Broad by Pat Conroy 3.75★

Finished #12 TBRUnion Atlantic by Adam Haslett 3.5★ Lots of fiscal jargon which migh..."

Well done Bette! January has come quickly for you;)

[Claire]

My Summer reading list is:

1. Aussie author - Summer

2. Valentine's Day -

3. New Release -

4. Literature Map -

5. Christmas -

6. Young Adult -

7. LGBT -

8. Aussie Author -

9. Favourite Genre -

10. Book to Movie -

Dec -

Jan -

Feb -

[Chris]

Claire wrote: "My Summer reading list is:

1. Aussie author - Summer

2. Valentine's Day -

3. New Release..."

You did it. Yippee!

[Steve]

I've finished my fourth book, my first 8. Australia Day, Sir Thursday, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 8. Australia Day, Lady Friday.

[Mish]

Claire wrote: "My Summer reading list is:

1. Aussie author - Summer

2. Valentine's Day -

3. New Release..."

Nice list Claire.

[B the BookAddict]

Finished #9 Fave Genre Literary Fiction Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner Michael's review is exact and pertinent. 5★

Started The Condition by Jennifer Haigh

[B the BookAddict]

Claire wrote: "My Summer reading list is:

1. Aussie author - Summer

2. Valentine's Day -

3. New Release..."

Claire, I'm currently watching one episode each week with my sister of Call the Midwife which is the brilliant BBC production of the Jennifer Worth memoirs.

Thanks for the info on this New Release. marked on my TBR.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "I've finished my fourth book, my first 8. Australia Day, Sir Thursday, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 8. Australia Day, [book:La..."

Sounds like you'd better triple this challenge the speed you're reading Steve!! lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've completed my 4th for the challenge - #9. Favourite Genre - Gone by James Patterson

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

[Sharon]

Finished my 1st - # 1 Summer in Australia : New Beginnings by Iris Blobel

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Sharon:)

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Jenn]

Just finished my second book (my first YA book) the fiery heart by Richelle Mead.

This series is very good every book leaves you counting down the days until the next one is available. It has everything magic, vampires and forbidden love.

[Lila]

Summer in Australia: Kiss of the Goblin Prince - an Australian author with a cover that looks like it could compete with our Aussie heat!
Valentine's Day: Rush
New Release: How To Run With A Naked Werewolf Expected December 31st 2013
Literature Map: Daughter of the Forest
Christmas: A White Cougar Christmas short and quick, as I like my Christmas. Hehe.
Young Adult: Runes
LGBT: Jade
Aussie Author: Nylon Angel by Marianne de Pierres
Genre: Epic Fantasy Geist
Book to Movie: The Book Thief
December TBR: Echoes of Old Souls
January TBR: Born of Fire
February TBR: Daughter of Smoke and Bone

[B the BookAddict]

I've finished my fourth book #13 TBR The Condition by Jennifer Haigh

My Review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "Just finished my second book (my first YA book) the fiery heart by Richelle Mead.

This series is very good every book leaves you counting down the days until the next one is available. It has eve..."

The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my 5th, #3 New Release - The Girl in the Yellow Vest by Loretta Hill 5★

This one is due out 2nd January so my review will follow closer to publication:)

[Chris]

Brenda wrote: "Bette wrote: "1.Summer in Australia The Perfect Location by Kate Forster

2.Valentine's Day The Notebook by [..."

It sure is a great list, Bette. I have added a few more to my already out of control TBR. Thank you.

[Steve]

I've finished my fifth book, my second 8. Australia Day, Lady Friday, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 11. January TBR, Superior Saturday.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "I've finished my fifth book, my second 8. Australia Day, Lady Friday, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 11. January TBR, [book:Super..."

Oi Steve, it's not January yet!!!

[Steve]

Actually, that was a thinko. 11. is *December* TBR, not January.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "Actually, that was a thinko. 11. is *December* TBR, not January."

Haha! Well done!

[Trevor]

Finished my second book, book made into a movie, which was very enjoyable Death in Brunswick by Boyd Oxlade, my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next up is The Kill by Richard House, my favourite genre book.

[B the BookAddict]

My #8 selection was Conditions of Faith by Alex Miller. Library copy had print too small so swapped for:

Finished my fifth book #8 Australia Day Lovesong by Alex Miller. Superb 4.5★

[Sharon]

I enjoyed Love Song too.

[Angela]

I haven't even finished my first yet! Talk about a snail :)

[Christy]

I haven't even STARTED my first book yet!! Hoping to start today :)

[Steve]

I've finished my sixth book, my first 11. December TBR, Superior Saturday, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 11. December TBR, Lord Sunday.

[Mish]

Bette wrote: "My #8 selection was Conditions of Faith by Alex Miller. Library copy had print too small so swapped for:

Finished my fifth book #8 Australia Day Lovesong by [author:Alex Miller|95..."

Ditto...it's a wonderful book :)

[Chris]

Christy wrote: "I haven't even STARTED my first book yet!! Hoping to start today :)"

I'm with you, Christy. I have just started my first book. I was reading all the people's comments about finishing and started having heart palpitations. :-)

[Amber]

Finished my first book :-)

6. YA - These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman ★★★½

[Sharon]

Finished my 2nd - # 2 Valentines Day Suzanne's Diary For Nicholas by James Patterson

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Sharon!

[Kathryn]

Christina wrote: "Christy wrote: "I haven't even STARTED my first book yet!! Hoping to start today :)"

I'm with you, Christy. I have just started my first book. I was reading all the people's comments about finish..."

I'm still plugging away at my first book - only about half way through. The irony is that I picked it because I thought it would be a quick read that I'd whip through in no time! To be fair, I have had a busy week...

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda:)

[Chris]

Kathryn wrote: "Christina wrote: "Christy wrote: "I haven't even STARTED my first book yet!! Hoping to start today :)"

I'm with you, Christy. I have just started my first book. I was reading all the people's com..."

:-)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Of course this challenge does last three months. No point trying to read everything at once! Reading is a pleasure not a chore.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Of course this challenge does last three months. No point trying to read everything at once! Reading is a pleasure not a chore."

Very well said Phrynne:)

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "Of course this challenge does last three months. No point trying to read everything at once! Reading is a pleasure not a chore."

That is very true, Phrynne and something I occasionally lose sight of with these challenges. But I still enjoy doing them - I just need to remember there's nothing wrong with going at my own pace...

By the way, I said I picked my first read because I thought it would be a quick read but that isn't exactly what I meant! I meant I picked the book for the challenge because I wanted to read it, but I decided to read it first out of all my other options because I thought it would be a light and quick read!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am currently looking at my copy of The Luminaries which is massive! This had better be a pleasure not a chore...........

[Chris]

Phrynne wrote: "Of course this challenge does last three months. No point trying to read everything at once! Reading is a pleasure not a chore."

:-):-)

[Amber]

Phrynne wrote: "I am currently looking at my copy of The Luminaries which is massive! This had better be a pleasure not a chore..........."

I was notified by the library that a copy of The Luminaries is waiting for me, much earlier than I anticipated. It's not in my challenge and I don't think I can fit it in, I might have to pass on it for now and wait for another turn! Let me know how you go with it, Phrynne :-)

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "Of course this challenge does last three months. No point trying to read everything at once! Reading is a pleasure not a chore."

Very true, Phrynne. Please send me a PM every day stating this fact:) I am a true compulsive, give me a list and I can't relax till it's all ticked off. Sad but true.

[B the BookAddict]

Finished my sixth Young Adult The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 4★

Probably like many others, I felt 'oh WHAT!' at this novel's ending.

I agree with the assessment expressed in reviews about Hazel and Augustus. Cancer does not make us any more profound than we already are. However, it does make us more appreciative of time.

[Chris]

Bette wrote: "Finished my sixth Young Adult The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 4★

Probably like many others, I felt 'oh WHAT!' at this novel's ending.

I agree with the assess..."

So true, Bette.

[Binari]

Finished my second and third books
#12 Of Mice and Men
#5 A Christmas Carol