**Autumn Reading Challenge - 2014**

[Sally906]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 9th - #9 Whaleshark Festival
Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes
3* but absolutely perfect for the topic"
I haven't read this one - I've read a few of her books and enjoyed them

[Janine]

I have finished my 10th - #10 Colours of Autumn
Sweet Masterpiece by Connie Shelton
4* and a much better cozy mystery than lots I have read

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "I've never read a Jojo Moyes but lots of people seem to enjoy the books..."

I've read one of her books called Me Before You. It was a real tearjerker and was pretty good. Don't know why I haven't read more of her stuff since.

[Heather]

For March I read the following:
7. ANZAC DAY Shame and the Captives ★ ★ ★ This was better than I thought - don't like to read sad war books
1. Labor Day - Police - An Uncertain Place ★ ★ ★ ★
Well fed, sozzled French police chasing vampire slayers
2. St Patricks Day - White Bones ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Irish Police chasing a murderer who slices up live women to feed to his fairy. It took me three attempts to read chapter 9.
6. Easter - The Chocolate Run ★ ★ ★ ★ Needed a funny romance after reading number 2.
11 TBR - Back Spin ★ ★ ★ ★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Heather wrote: "For March I read the following:
7. ANZAC DAY Shame and the Captives ★ ★ ★ This was better than I thought - don't like to read sad war books
1. Labor Day - Police - [book:An Uncertai..."

Looks good Heather:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am flying through them now!!! Just finished Kitty Peck and the Music Hall Murders. Thanks to person who had this on their list and I borrowed it from them. It was good!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It was Heather. Thank you!!!

[Rachael]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've never read a Jojo Moyes but lots of people seem to enjoy the books..."

I've read one of her books called Me Before You. It was a real tearjerker..."

I read that too ... agree that it was the supreme tearjerker ... and a very easy read too

[Heather]

Phrynne wrote: "It was Heather. Thank you!!!"

Oh good I'm starting it tonight!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Heather wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "It was Heather. Thank you!!!"

Oh good I'm starting it tonight!"

Enjoy!

[Jenn]

started my 12th book Catch-22

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "started my 12th book Catch-22"

An oldie but a goodie Jennifer!

[Janine]

Finished my 11th - #11 TBR from randomiser
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Suzanne Brockmann 3*

[Sally906]

Janine wrote: "Finished my 11th - #11 TBR from randomiser
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Suzanne Brockmann 3*"

ooooh - a Christmas one, I really, really LOVE Christmas themed books!!!

[Sharon]

Finished my 8th # Anzac -War/Military fiction : Bereft by Chris Womersley 4★

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

[Nicola]

I've finished my Canberra Day read
That Deadman Dance / Kim Scott
and another TBR (it was my new release for the Summer challenge which didn't get here in time)
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy / Karen Foxlee

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 17th - second #5 (April Fools Day humour) - Football Mambo by Peter Tonkin 3★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 18th - first #13 TBR (Randomiser #84) - Blacklands by Belinda Bauer 3★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 19th - second #3 (Moomba fun activity) - Slave Girl by Alexa Moses 4★s

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

[Steve]

I have finished my fifteenth, my second 8. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival, Four Fires, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I am not sure what I'm going to read next, I need at least a few hours to let this book sink in.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "I have finished my fifteenth, my second 8. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival, Four Fires, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I am not sure what I'm going ..."

They sometimes do that to you, don't they Steve!

[Steve]

Brenda wrote: "They sometimes do that to you, don't they Steve!"

Yup. It was hard hitting enough that I needed to let it settle in the hindbrain for a few hours.

I've started my next book, my first 8. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival, The Six Sacred Stones.

[Sharon]

Finished my 9th #8 - Captain Cook festival - Historical fiction : The Secret River by Kate Grenville 4★

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Finished my 9th #8 - Captain Cook festival - Historical fiction : The Secret River by Kate Grenville 4★..."

Great review Sharon!

[Sharon]

Thank you Brenda :)

[Steve]

I have finished my sixteenth, my first 8. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival, The Six Sacred Stones, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 1. Labor Day, Simply Irresistible.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished The Restaurant at the End of the Universe. A quick and very funny read!
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my 20th - first #4 - Canberra Day Indigenous - Last of the Nomads by W.J. Peasley 5★s

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

[Steve]

I have finished my seventeenth, my second 1. Labor Day, Simply Irresistible, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 3. Melbourne's Moomba Festival, The Piano Tuner.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished The Secret River and sadly did not like it as much as everyone else seems to. Maybe because I am not really a big fan of historical fiction.
My review is at:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kathryn]

I've finished two more for this challenge - 5 down, 8 to go!

6. Easter - Read a book which has chocolate, religion, hot cross buns, or family fun included
The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan - 3.5 stars

8. Read an Historical Fiction novel set around our early settlement days
A Woman Transported by Sharon Robards - 3 stars

[Janine]

I have finished my 12th - #12 TBR randomiser 334
Death Qualified - A Mystery of Chaos by Kate Wilhelm 2 *

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 12th - #12 TBR randomiser 334
Death Qualified - A Mystery of Chaos by Kate Wilhelm 2 *"

A shame you didn't enjoy this one Janine.

[Nicola]

Finished my Autumn Colour - Yellow book
The Girl with All the Gifts / M.R. Carey
No review until after book club!(but I enjoyed it!)
Also finished another TBR
The Magic Pudding / Norman Lindsay
Can't believe I've never read it before!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just finished my April TBR Cat Out of Hell by Lynne Truss. It was fun!
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 21st - 2nd ANZAC - Fromelles: The Final Chapters by Tim Lycett 4.5★s

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

[Steve]

I have finished my eighteenth, my second 3. Melbourne's Moomba Festival, The Piano Tuner, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Since the library closed about 90 seconds before I got there, up next is my second 2. St Patrick's Day, Jewels of the Sun.

[Carolyn]

Dragging my feet a bit on this challenge but have finished my sixth and seventh.

Labour Day: Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell 4 ★ (review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...)

Colours of Autumn: Dust by Hugh Howey 3.5 ★ (review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "I have finished my eighteenth, my second 3. Melbourne's Moomba Festival, The Piano Tuner, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Since the library closed abo..."

How frustrating Steve!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 22nd - first #8 - Historical Fiction - Crimson Dawn by Fleur McDonald 4.5★s

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

I'm going to call this one HF as a good part of the story is based back in 1937 -> Australia:)

[B the BookAddict]

I've finally finished my ninth #2 St Patrick's Day My Dream of You by Nuala O'Faolain

[Nicola]

Needed a lighter read so have finished my first #9 Whaleshark read
The Dolphins Of Pern / Anne McCaffrey

[Jenn]

Finally finished Catch 22...I gave it 3 stars ...my next book is the bronze horseman by Paullina Simons

[Janine]

I have finished my 13th and final book for this challenge. Another TBR
Sapphire Skies by Belinda Alexandra
A great read 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "Finally finished Catch 22...I gave it 3 stars ...my next book is the bronze horseman by Paullina Simons"

Catch-22

The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 13th and final book for this challenge. Another TBR
Sapphire Skies by Belinda Alexandra
A great read 4*"

Congratulations Janine! Great effort:)

[Sally906]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 13th and final book for this challenge. Another TBR
Sapphire Skies by Belinda Alexandra
A great read 4*"

Well done. I am falling behind a little. But still plenty of time :)

[Steve]

I have finished my nineteenth, my second 2. St Patrick's Day, Jewels of the Sun, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Since I managed to get to the library today, up next is my first 4. Canberra Day, Benang: From the Heart.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 23rd - second #8 (Historical Fiction) Bereft by Chris Womersley 5★s

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

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 23rd - second #8 (Historical Fiction) Bereft by Chris Womersley 5★s

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

Now here is an example of literature that I read and enjoyed!