**Spring Reading Challenge - 1/9/15 - 30/11/15**

[Erika]

Hello there :)
I'm excited to finally join a challenge... I've chosen 1 Down & 4 Across... And here's my list;

Shortlisted: We Need New Names
Everyone has read: The Girl on the Train
Aussie YA: Looking for Alibrandi
2yrs TBR: The Elegance of the Hedgehog
SciFi: Divergent

2yrs TBR: Levels of Life
Fave Genre: The Red Notebook
Friend's TBR: The Rosie Project
Red cover: Becoming Scarlett
Female Lead: Nobody Is Ever Missing

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Erika wrote: "Hello there :)
I'm excited to finally join a challenge... I've chosen 1 Down & 4 Across... And here's my list;

Shortlisted: We Need New Names
Everyone has read: The Girl on the Train
Aussie YA: Lo..."

Welcome Erika! Would you please edit your post to link your books:) "add books/author" in the comment box and follow the prompts:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Leonie wrote: "Thank heavens I read everyone's lists - Phrynne - I wasn't aware that Unbound by Jim C. Hines was out. Must go and get it now, as I've really been enjoying that particular series."

I hope it's out! Panic panic..........

[Susan]

Brenda wrote: "Susan wrote: "I'm going 3 across & 5 down
5 across and 5 down

Will be back later with titles

And if anyone wants to read a book by an Australian author. My book Deadly Messengers..."

Sorry, I knew that was a mistake after I went to bed and thought about it. :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Thank heavens I read everyone's lists - Phrynne - I wasn't aware that Unbound by Jim C. Hines was out. Must go and get it now, as I've really been enjoying that particular series."

..."

Phew. Panic over. It came out in January:)

[MaryG2E]

Brenda wrote: "Mary, there's no child on the cover of Child 44 - only the word:)"

Yes, but the word Child IS there, so surely that meets the criterion for the challenge. It does not specify in your list that it has to be an image of a child, as I understand it Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Susan wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Susan wrote: "I'm going 3 across & 5 down
5 across and 5 down

Will be back later with titles

And if anyone wants to read a book by an Australian author. My book [book:Deadly Messe..."

No problems Susan:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mary, there's no child on the cover of Child 44 - only the word:)"

Yes, but the word Child IS there, so surely that meets the criterion for the challenge. It does not..."

It says "with a child on the cover" - our interpretation of that is an actual child's picture on the cover Mary:)

[Erika]

Brenda wrote: "Erika wrote: "Hello there :)
I'm excited to finally join a challenge... I've chosen 1 Down & 4 Across... And here's my list;

Shortlisted: We Need New Names
Everyone has read: The Girl on the Train..."

Brenda wrote: "Erika wrote: "Hello there :)
I'm excited to finally join a challenge... I've chosen 1 Down & 4 Across... And here's my list;

Shortlisted: We Need New Names
Everyone has read: The Girl on the Train..."

Thank-you Brenda I didn't know how to do that before... Double bonus today; New exciting reading list set up (thanks for the ideas) & a new skill also learned :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Erika wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Erika wrote: "Hello there :)
I'm excited to finally join a challenge... I've chosen 1 Down & 4 Across... And here's my list;

Shortlisted: We Need New Names
Everyone has read: The Gi..."

You're very welcome Erika:)

[Renee V]

1 Across
TBa

4 Down

[Chloe]

I'm in!

4 across and 2 down.

4 across:
a. Has been on your TBR list longer than 2 years: After You'd Gone
b. Favourite Genre: Through the Cracks READ
c. From a friend's TBR: Ghost Boy READ
d. With a red cover: The Elite READ
e. Female main character: The Unknown Bridesmaid READ

2 down:
a. Love that cover!: Y READ
b. By an Australian author: Eyrie
c. Historical fiction: The Help READ
d. Favourite genre: Mean Streak READ
e. With a one-word title: Zoo READ

[Georgia]

I'll be doing 3 across and 3 down

The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson as my novella.
Confession of the first daughter by Cassidy Calloway for my friends to-read.
Elizabeth:a Tudor princess diary, 1544 by Kathryn lasky for my historical fiction.
Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen for my book turned movie.
Paper towns by John green for my currently on the best selling list.
Black wattle lake by Pamela cook for my books set in Australia.
Shadowland by Alison Noel and the heir by Kiera Cass for the from the to-Read list.
Team human by Sarah Rees Brennan for YA Aussie author.
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard for published this year

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgia wrote: "I'll be doing 3 across and 3 down

The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson as my novella.
Confession of the first daughter by Cassidy Calloway for my friends to-read.
..."

Hi Georgia and welcome! Please edit your post and link your books:) "add book/author" in the comment box and follow the prompts:) Thanks...

[MaryG2E]

Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mary, there's no child on the cover of Child 44 - only the word:)"

Yes, but the word Child IS there, so surely that meets the criterion for the challe..."

OK, I hear what you're saying. No idea yet what I will be able to replace that with.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MaryG2E wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mary, there's no child on the cover of Child 44 - only the word:)"

Yes, but the word Child IS there, so surely that meets the criterion..."

Go to Listopia and type in child on the cover. There's quite a long list you might find something on:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You beat me to it Phrynne :) There really are! Good luck with your search Mary:)

[Elaine]

Ohhh!! I like this challenge. I might have to change my mind on this one, now. I knew I shouldn't have sticky beaked on here to see what you all were doing. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Ohhh!! I like this challenge. I might have to change my mind on this one, now. I knew I shouldn't have sticky beaked on here to see what you all were doing. :)"

lol Elaine :)

[MaryG2E]

Change to list, much more suitable title for the challenge:
Child on cover: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MaryG2E wrote: "Change to list, much more suitable title for the challenge:
Child on cover: [book:Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children|94604..."

Ooh that's a good choice Mary!

[Elaine]

Serves me right, hey Brenda? I'm just looking at my other two challenges to see how I'm going...Winter and August...maybe I'll change my answer to maybe and see where I'm at by the end of August. Hope that's okay?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Serves me right, hey Brenda? I'm just looking at my other two challenges to see how I'm going...Winter and August...maybe I'll change my answer to maybe and see where I'm at by the end of August. H..."

It sure is! Good idea :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

MaryG2E wrote: "Change to list, much more suitable title for the challenge:
Child on cover: [book:Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children|94604..."

Excellent choice Mary:) I loved that book.

[Mish]

Here's my list

2 Down

Love that cover - Lyrics Alley
By an Australian Author - Shiver
Historical Fiction - Without a Trace
Favourite Genre - Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - Crime/Lit Fiction
With a one word Title - Tigerman

5 Down

By an Aussie Author you've never read - The Night Guest
Set in another country - Leila's Secret
Book turned into a movie - The Secret in Their Eyes
Female main character - When She Woke
Suspense or Crime - Save Yourself

[Tien]

9/10 as at 1/12

2 Across
That “everyone” but you has read: The Stand by Stephen King -Read 11/11
By an Australian author: Tower of Thorns (Blackthorn & Grim #2 by Juliet Marillier -Read 30/09
Currently on the bestseller list: Paper Towns by John Green -Read 23/11
Reread something: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte -Read 1/12
Set in another country: The Killing Lessons by Saul Black -Read 10/09

1 Down
Shortlisted or has won a book prize: Grace Notes by Bernard MacLaverty -Read 15/09
(Man Booker Prize Nominee (1997), James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Fiction (1997), Whitbread-Costa Book Award Nominee for Shortlist (1997))
That "everyone" but you has read: 11.22.63 by Stephen King
Young Adult by an Aussie author: Cloudwish by Fiona Wood -Read 09/09
Has been on your TBR for longer than 2 years: Capricornia by Xavier Herbert -Read 10/10
Science Fiction: The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells -Read 25/09

[Jenn]

I'm in...I am thinking 3 Across and 4 Across. I will post the actual books soon

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That's 1 across and 2 across Tien:)
Good choices.

[Tien]

Phrynne wrote: "That's 1 across and 2 across Tien:)
Good choices."

bahaha! 2 weddings over the weekend... I'm sooo tired :P

Thanks for picking that up, Phrynne. I think I'll go fix it now, oops!

[Jenn]

My List so far.

3 Across...
YA by Aussie Author Hunting for Witches by Lana Pecherczyk★★★★★

Historical Fiction The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne★☆

Random from TBR Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis★★★★☆

Novella A Breath of Hot Air by Alex Kava★★★★☆

Book Turned into a movie The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
★★★

4 Across
TBR longer than 2 years Kindling the Moon ★★★★

Favourite Genre Pierced ★★★★★

Friends TBR (Michelle) Discovering Stella by K.M. Golland★★★★★

Red Cover Dark Lover by J.R. Ward ★★★★

Female Main Character Stranded Alex Kava★★★★★


2 Down

Love that cover! The House on Burra Burra Lane by Jennie Jones ★★★★

By an Aussie Author Bad Boy Rock Star by Candy J. Starr★★★★★

Historical Fiction Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden★★★

Favourite Genre Grave Dance by Kalayna Price★★★★

One word Title Hunter by Mandy Harbin★★★★★

[Lynxie]

This should be an interesting challenge :)

Thanks again Mods, for coming up with such a great seasonal challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm looking forward to it Lynxie...and the list choices are great!

[Sally906]

I am doing 3 across and 3 down

3 Across:
Young Adult by an Aussie Author – The Drowned Kingdom by Kate Forsyth 4★s
Historical Fiction – Palace of Tears by Julian Leatherdale 5★s
Random Book from TBR – The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion 5★s
A novella - Princesses Don't Get Fat by Aya Ling 4★s
A book turned into movie - Must Love Dogs by Claire Cook 2★s

3 Down:
Published this year - The Kingdom of the Sun and Moon by Lowell H. Press 4★s
Currently on the best seller list – The Patterson Girls by Rachael Johns 5★s
Random Book from TBR – The Good Master by Kate Seredy 4★s
From a friend’s TBR – The Werewolf Meets His Match by Kristen Painter (Kate's TBR Shelf) 5★s
Set in Australia - They Found A Cave by Nan Chauncy 4★s

[Renee V]

Renee wrote: "1 Across


4 Down
[bookcover:M..."

Picked my books...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Renee wrote: "Renee wrote: "1 Across
4 Dow..

Picked my books... "

Message #63 if anyone wants to check Renee's book choices out:) Good picks too Renee!

[Linda]

I'm in. Row 1 across and Row 5 down.

Man Booker: Oscar and Lucinda


Love that Cover!: Hauntings DONE!!!!!!!


Published this year: On the Move: A Life


Male Main Character: Live by Night


By An Aussie Author You've Never Read (2):

This House of Grief DONE


Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...


The Yowie: In Search of Australia's Bigfoot

(This could have been my Love that Cover!)

Set in Another Country:Kangaroo


Book into Movie: The Unbearable Lightness of Being


Female Main Character: Eleven on Top DONE!!!!!!!


Suspense or Crime: Camille by Pierre Lemaitre
(There isn't a link or cover picture for it, but I have it in my hands.)

Whew!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Is it this one?

Camille by Pierre Lemaitre

[Linda]

Yes! Where did you find it? I was trying to do it thru Goodreads. Must have been doing something wrong. Thank you!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Linda wrote: "Yes! Where did you find it? I was trying to do it thru Goodreads. Must have been doing something wrong. Thank you!"

I guessed it might be a different title for one of the Camille Verhoeven series. So I checked the series and saw it was the title for book 3 when it was translated to English. It was originally called Sacrifices. Just a lucky guess!

[Linda]

Great job!

[Steve]

I am in! Due to the fun and entertainment from last challenge, I will only do a single list.

5 across

Science fiction ★★★★☆
One-word title ★★★★★
Set in Australia ★★★☆☆
Child on the cover ★★★★★
Suspense or Crime ★★★★★

3 down

Published This Year ★★★★★
Currently on bestseller list ★★★★★
Random TBR ★★★★☆
Friend's TBR (Brenda) ★★★★☆
Set in Australia ★★☆☆☆

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent choices Steve!

[Trevor]

Finally decided and I'm going to tackle 3 down and 4 down,


3 Down
Published this year: Tigers on the Run by Sean Kennedy
Currently on best seller list: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
TBR: Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan
From a friends TBR (Justin): Frat House Troopers by Xavier Mayne
Set in Australia: Safe in His Arms by Renae Kaye

4 Down
Male main character: The Faithful Couple by A.D. Miller
Reread something: The Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene
A novella: Time to Upsize by Graeme Aitken
With a red cover: Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne
With a child on the cover: Bear, Otter, and the Kid by T.J. Klune

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you're joining us again Trevor...good list!

[Stef]

If I do this I am doing 5 down and 4 across. I havent decided the books yet. If I am sensible I will focus on study instead

5 down
an aussie I have never read: Henry Handel Richardson ie The Getting Of Wisdom
set in another country: Dancing with God: The Trinity from a Womanist Perspective
book turned into movie: Orlando
female main character: Nights at the Circus (its a moot point but to me the book is all about fevvers)
suspense or crime: A Ghost in the Closet: A Nancy Clue and Hardly Boys Mystery

4 across
tbr more than 2 years: Stupid White Men
favourite genre: speculative (I like that and crime and lgbt but I went with speculative this time as I read a lot of those) Master of the Grove
friends tbr: Wide Open
red cover: The Secrets Within (it looks purple on goodreads but my copy is definitively RED!!
female main character: Between Friends


I suspoect I will do 2 or 3 and not finish ;)

[Sally906]

Stef wrote: "If I do this I am doing 5 down and 4 across. I havent decided the books yet. If I am sensible I will focus on study instead

5 down
an aussie I have never read:
set in another country:
book turned ..."

Good on you for putting your name down - you do need brain down time while studying - so I'm sure you will manage 2 or 3 :)

[Sharon]

My list:

2 Down

Love that cover:The Memory Tree by Tess Evans
By an Australian author:Crimson Dawn by Fleur McDonald
Historical fiction:Forgotten Fragrance by Téa Cooper
Favourite genre:Contempary - Season of Shadow and Light by Jenn J. McLeod
With a one word title:Us by David Nicholls

3 Across

Young Adult:Cooper Bartholomew Is Dead by Rebecca James
Historical fiction:Paper Daisies by Kim Kelly
Random book from TBR:Darkening Skies by Bronwyn Parry
A novella:Love, Desire and Betrayal by Margaret Lynette Sharp
Book turned into a movie:The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Fantastic choices there too Sharon:) You'll enjoy those!

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Valerie]

Ok here goes. I've chosen 5 down and 2 across

Aussie author never read

Set in another country (2)


Book turned into movie

Female main character

Suspense or crime

Everyone but me has read

Australian author

Currently best-seller

Reread
(rereading in french)