**Summer Reading Challenge - 2013/2014**

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "You ARE lucky to get free books regularly, Elaine! Although, unless they were already on my TBR list, it might be more of a hindrance than a help!

I've just finished my no. 6 read ..."

That's an excellent resolution!! lol

[Trevor]

Book #7 finished, my first 4 star book for the challenge If I Die Before I Wake by Sherwood King 4★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just finished my 20th book for this challenge - my second #8, Australia Day - Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I have just finished my 20th book for this challenge - my second #8, Australia Day - Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood

Review to follow"

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

[Binari]

Just finished Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan

[Rosie]

I have read 2 more for this challenge:

Briar Rose

The Importance of Being Earnest

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

P.J. wrote: "Hi,
..."

I'm sorry PJ promotion of your own work goes in the Author spotlight folder. Please make you own thread here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group... for the members to get an insight into your work.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my 21st - first January TBR - Always Watching by Chevy Stevens

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I have finished my 21st - first January TBR - Always Watching by Chevy Stevens

Review to follow"

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

[Jenn]

finished my 11th book Tempt the Stars...will be starting Drink With The Devil

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jennifer!

[Jenn]

My List so far...

1. Summer: Wildflower Hill Ember Island

2. Valentines: Revealed Rebecca

3. New Release: One by One Heller's Regret


4.Literature Map: Darkness Splintered Tempt the Stars

5. Christmas: Christmas Carol The Night Before Christmas

6.YA: City of Lost Souls The Fiery Heart

7.LGBT: Brideshead Revisited The Catcher in the Rye

8. Aussie Author: Darkness Unmasked Beyond Fear

9. Fave Genre: Drink With The Devil Scared Yet?

10. Book to Movie: The Book Thief The Help

11. Dec TBR: The Hunter Covet
12. Jan TBR: The Helper Hit
13. Feb TBR: Siren Assassin

[Jenn]

Finished my 12th book Drink with the Devil by jack Higgins...Started the 13th book the catcher in the rye by JD Salinger

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "Finished my 12th book Drink with the Devil by jack Higgins...Started the 13th book the catcher in the rye by JD Salinger"

Drink With The Devil by Jack Higgins

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

[Chris]

Just completed my No. 3 read Poppy's Dilemma 4 ★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christina wrote: "Just completed my No. 3 read Poppy's Dilemma 4 ★"

I'm keen to read that one Christina:)

[Chris]

I really enjoyed this one, Brenda. I'm looking forward to reading some more of her work.

[Binari]

Finished #4 Literature Map- United We Spy by Ally Carter

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christina wrote: "I really enjoyed this one, Brenda. I'm looking forward to reading some more of her work."

I love Karly Lane's work! I was lucky enough to meet her last year, and got her first three books, plus won another; I really enjoy her writing:)

[Chris]

Brenda wrote: "Christina wrote: "I really enjoyed this one, Brenda. I'm looking forward to reading some more of her work."

I love Karly Lane's work! I was lucky enough to meet her last year, and..."

Wow, that would have been awesome.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Christina wrote: "I really enjoyed this one, Brenda. I'm looking forward to reading some more of her work."

I love Karly Lane's work! I was lucky enough to meet her..."

It was, she's a lovely girl too...

[Trevor]

8th book finished The Confidential Agent by Graham Greene, which was a joy to read 4 ★

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

[Janine]

I have finished my 8th for this challenge. My # 2 valentines day
Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 8th for this challenge. My # 2 valentines day
Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods 3*"

Coming along nicely Janine:)

[Steve]

I have finished my sixteenth, my first 3. New Release, Peaceable Kingdoms, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 12. January TBR, Rapture in Death.

[Jenn]

finished my 13th book -The Catcher in the Rye...my next book is City of Lost Souls

[Heather]

Finished 4. Literature Map - put in Alex Kava and got Linda Fairstein
So I read Final Jeopardy I'll have to read more of her books

[Sharon]

Finished my 8th # YA - children, teens & families : The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Sharon!

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda :)

[B the BookAddict]

I'm waiting on the February release of The Visitors bySally Beauman. And Black Swan Green by David Mitchell; requested via inter-library loan.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Amber Spyglass last night. It was a bit of a disappointment really. It's sad when the last in a trilogy is also the weakest. Now I am waiting for Fear Nothing to arrive. Book Depository have advised me it is in the mail!!!

[Binari]

Finished Richard III yesterday. I really enjoyed it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I finished The Amber Spyglass last night. It was a bit of a disappointment really. It's sad when the last in a trilogy is also the weakest. Now I am waiting for Fear Nothing....

I checked Big W for Fear Nothing this morning Phrynne, it's not in stock yet:(

[Janine]

Another one finished, my 9th. No 6 Young Adult
After River by Donna Milner 4*

[Steve]

I have finished my seventeenth, my first 12. January TBR , Rapture in Death, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Due to being in Perth for a conference, it will probably take me a while to finish, but up next is my first 4. Literature Map, Daughter of the Forest.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "I have finished my seventeenth, my first 12. January TBR , Rapture in Death, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Due to being in Perth for a conference, ..."

With it being 560 pages Steve, it will take you longer, but enjoy your conference:) This is for your new job isn't it? I hope all is going well there?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I've finished my 12th book, second #3 - New Release The Last Savanna by Mike Bond

Review to follow closer to publication"

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Just finished my #9. Favourite Genre.. Historical Fiction:Girl of Shadows, the Sequel to Behind the Sun by Deborah Challinor.
...both excellent reads.

Update so far:

1. Summer in Australia: The Silver Thread by Kylie Fitzpatrick
2. Valine Day Rom: Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole
3. New Release: Unforgivable by Sharon Robards
4. The Literature Map: The First Lie by Diane Chamberlain ..... & its sequel Necessary Lies.
5. Christmas Themed: The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
6. Ya Families: The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
7. Mardi Gras Gay: The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith.
8. Aust Day Aus Auth: TBA
9. Fav. Genre HF: Girl of Shadows by Deborah Challinor.
10. Book made into movie: A Fortunate Life by Albert B. Facey
11. Reduce Tbr: The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh
12.Reduce Tbr. The Island House by Posie Graeme-Evans
13. Reduce Tbr. Questions of Travel by Michelle de Kretser

*Also learned from my just finished #9..that there will be another book (3) in this series called: The Silk Thief by Deborah Challinor...so I am quite looking forward to that one also now! Don't know anything more about when it might be due but hopefully our goodreads folk will keep us up to date on that? :P

Next up is my #6. Ya Families book: The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Julie wrote: "Just finished my #9. Favourite Genre.. Historical Fiction:Girl of Shadows, the Sequel to Behind the Sun by Deborah Challinor.
...both excellent reads..."

No sign of any information on The Silk Thief yet Julie, but we will certainly keep an eye out for it...thanks for letting us know:)

[Heather]

I've finally worked out what I'm going to read for 3. New Release- I'm going to read The Winter Garden It's another Clara Vine book. Just have to wait until the 13th of Feb

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "Just finished my #9. Favourite Genre.. Historical Fiction:Girl of Shadows, the Sequel to Behind the Sun by Deborah Challinor.
...both e..."

Thanks Brenda, I look forward to the continuing story....a riveting good read!
My review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just this second finished my 22nd book - 2nd January TBR - Until Death by Sandy Curtis Loved it!

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I've just this second finished my 22nd book - 2nd January TBR - Until Death by Sandy Curtis Loved it!

Review to follow"

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

[Angela]

I have finished my YA book, Wolfskin by Juliet Marillier.

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

I am now starting Letter to George Clooney by Debra Adelaide

And yes, am still with Inferno :)

[Janine]

Another one down, my 10th and No.12 January TBR
Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

[Trevor]

Another book finished for the challenge, book number 9 A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers of which I had high expectations but can only give 3★, my review is:

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

[Nicola]

Knocked another couple off
YA Dodger / Terry Pratchett
JAN TBRMirage / Clive Cussler
Now tackling my book Club book The Sunne in Splendour - A Novel of Richard III / Sharon Kay Penman

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good everyone!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my 23rd - 2nd #1, Summer - Desert Fish by Cherise Saywell

Review to follow

3 to go now:)