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**Autumn Challenge - 1st March- 31st May 2016**
Let's see if I can get this one right! My review for the ninth book of this challenge, #5 St Patrick's Day The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty 4★
A good police procedural set in the Belfast of the 1980s during The Troubles. Gritty but not too grim!
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Carolyn wrote: "Let's see if I can get this one right! .."
BINGO!
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Let's see if I can get this one right! .."
BINGO!"
YAY!
Last night, I finished my last book for the challenge, 7. ANZAC Day, Ronan's Echo, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....And here is my completed list:
(Joe is a teacher) ★★★★★
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(One of the main characters is a chocolate manufacturer) ★★☆☆☆
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Finished my 6th and 7th over the weekend10. Colours of Autumn - Shattered Sky by Helene Young 4 ★
9. Captain Cook 1770 Festival - The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville 4 ★
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And here is my completed list:
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A nice early finish Steve. Well done:)
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10. Colours of Autumn - Shattered Sky by Helene Young 4 ★
9. Captain Cook 1770 Festival - The Lieutenant by ..."
You are flying through them Heather:
Heather wrote: "Finished my 6th and 7th over the weekend10. Colours of Autumn - Shattered Sky by Helene Young 4 ★
9. Captain Cook 1770 Festival - The Lieutenant by ..."
I have really enjoyed Kate Grenville's historical fiction, especially The Lieutenant since it was based on actual diaries and accounts of the time.
I think I read it not realising that he was a real man and those were real events. Fascinating relationship between him and the indigenous people who befriended him.
Hi everyone,I decided to change #8. Mother's Day (8 May): The Women's Pages by Debra Adelaide, to: Tuscan Rose by Belinda Alexandra, and I loved it - 5+++ stars :)
**Autumn Challenge - 1st March- 31st May 2016** ~ Completed 12/13
✔ 1. Labour Day:
✔ 2. Clean up Australia (6 March) - REDUCE:
✔ 3. Clean up Australia (6 March) - RECYCLE:
✔ 4. International Women's Day (8 March):
✔ 5. St Patrick's Day (17 March):
✔ 6. Easter (25-28 March): Chosen because who wouldn't want to be part of a chocolate club! :) ~
✔ 7. ANZAC Day (25 April):
✔ 8. Mother's Day (8 May):
✔ 9. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival (May):
✔ 10. Colours of Autumn:
✔ 11. From TBR:
• 12. From TBR: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
✔ 13. From TBR:
Covers in reading order:
Books to read:
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Phrynne wrote: "Nearly there Michelle! You are doing much better than I am:)"Thanks Phyrnne, still plenty of time :)
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Thanks Phyrnne, still plenty of time :)"
Fortunately:)
Finished my second, (#1 Labour Day) The Broken Shore by Peter TempleAlthough quite dark and disturbing, touching on some topical Australian issues, this book left me with a sense of hope. The descriptions of the Australian coastal town and the dialogue rang true for me, I had the impression that I was watching on a screen.
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I decided to change #8. Mother's Day (8 May): The Women's Pages by Debra Adelaide, to: Tuscan Rose by Belinda Alexandra, ..."
Doing well Michelle!
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Although quite dark and disturbing, touching on some topical Australian issues, this book left me..."
I own this one Valerie - must get to it some time soon:)
Review for #10 Autumn colour (brown) A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen 3.5★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and #8 Mother's Day Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson 4★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Five books finished now, my latest read being my St. Patrick's Day - Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín - 4★6) Easter - The Confidant by Hélène Grémillon
8) Mother's Day Honour by Elif Shafak
9) Captain Cook 1770 Festival The Secret River by Kate Grenville
10) Colours of Autumn The Dictator's Last Night by Yasmina Khadra
Hoping to get at least another couple finished in the next few weeks as I have a return trip to Dublin for a wedding.
Haven't updated this reading challenge yet. Two down, third on its way.#1. Labour Day - occupation - Police: Hold Still by Lisa Regan ★★★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4. International Women's Day - Strong Female Character: Underwater by Julia McDermott ★★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my 8th 8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★
Heather wrote: "Finished my 8th 8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★"
I'm looking forward to this one. Loved A Man Called Ove.
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Heather wrote: "Finished my 8th 8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★"
I'm looking forward to this one. Loved [..."
His new book is soon to be released too Patty... [book:Britt-Marie Was Here: A Novel|28436716]
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8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★"
I'm looking for..."
Britt-Marie Was Here
Thanks Jools:)
Hi everyone,I finished my last book for this challenge - Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews, 4★ stars. Woot Woot :) :) :)
**Autumn Challenge - 1st March- 31st May 2016** ~ Completed 13/13
✔ 1. Labour Day:
✔ 2. Clean up Australia (6 March) - REDUCE:
✔ 3. Clean up Australia (6 March) - RECYCLE:
✔ 4. International Women's Day (8 March):
✔ 5. St Patrick's Day (17 March):
✔ 6. Easter (25-28 March): Chosen because who wouldn't want to be part of a chocolate club! :) ~
✔ 7. ANZAC Day (25 April):
✔ 8. Mother's Day (8 May):
✔ 9. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival (May):
✔ 10. Colours of Autumn:
✔ 11. From TBR:
✔ 12. From TBR:
✔ 13. From TBR:
Covers in reading order:
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Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Michelle - great effort!"Thanks Brenda :)
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Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Heather wrote: "Finished my 8th 8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★"
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Thanks Brenda, don't know why that link wouldn't work for me, I tried two and it worked for a moment then poof gone ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Third one finished!#10. Colours of Autumn (in title or cover) - Red/Gold/Brown/Orange/Yellow: Blazing Obsession
by Dai Henley ★★★My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
☼♄Jülie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Heather wrote: "Finished my 8th 8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★"
His new book is soon to be released too Patty
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I tried to get it on NetGalley but missed out - sigh. . .
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Heather wrote: "Finished my 8th 8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★"
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Me too, but it is only available to Canada and the US atm, it will come to us later no doubt with a different cover ;)
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Heather wrote: "Finished my 8th 8. Mother's Day - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman 5 ★"
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Me too Jools and Patty! I hope they list it for us soon :)
Finished with a Strong Female Character - ROSIE! And another lucky 5★ choice for me: The Rosie Effect by Aussie authorGraeme Simsion.Very funny, insightful follow-up to the equally delightful The Rosie Project.
NYC offers many challenges for a man who wants to be prepared for any contingency regarding his new wife's pregnancy. She's less than enthusiastic about the microscopic attention.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
☼♄Jülie wrote: - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises . Me too, but it is only available to Canada and the US atm, it will come to us later no doubt with a different cover ;) "I shall be waiting impatiently with appropriate appendages crossed!
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises . Me too, but it is only available to Canada and the US atm, it will come to us later no doubt with a different cove..."Lol, you and quite a few of us here Patty :)
Finished my ninth.6. Easter - Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 3 ★
Has anyone tried the recipes at the end?
Catching up on my reviews. I've been reading but not necessarily off the challenges! #10 Colours of Autumn Under The Spanish Stars by Alli Sinclair
5 stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#9 Captain Cook 1770 Festival -
5 stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Reduce -
4.5 stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
ok - here's where I'm at with my Autumn challenge - only have 2 more to read :)Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich
Clean Up Australia Day –
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs -
A Ghoul's Guide to Love and Murder by Victoria Laurie The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth
#7. ANZAC Day - Read a book with connections to the Military - Aussie author
To Love a Sunburnt Country by Jackie French – set in a Japanese POW camp during WWII
Dastardly Deeds by Ilsa Evans
#9. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival (May) - Read an Historical Fiction novel set around our early settlement days - Aussie author
Nanberry: Black Brother Whiteby Jackie French
Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich – yellow and orange cover -
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Brenda wrote: "Looks good Sally and your last two are Jackie French novels. I also have To Love a Sunburnt Country to read sometime so I'll be interested in your thoughts :)"I saved them for last as they will both be borrowed from the library - one as a physical book, the other an eBook
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I hadn't heard of Nanberry: Black Brother White but it sounds really good:)
Hope you enjoy them both:)
Finished my fourth book:#8. Mother's Day - Family: Riding the Dog by Sybil Rosen ★★★★
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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6. Easter
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory / Roald Dahl"Great job Nicola:)
My performance in this challenge has been woeful so far, but I'm hoping to step it up in the second half. I've finished #1 A Little Life and #2 Only the Animals, and have made a start on #7 The Daughters of Mars.
After making some changes along the way, this is my current list, and I finished my 12th book earlier today. Now I'm just dragging my heels a little with my ANZAC Day read (The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop) which is a non-fiction and it's interesting at times, and dry at others... I still want to finish it - what those men endured was awful... I wonder if I will end up taking the rest of autumn to finish...1. Labour Day (March in some states) -
Clean Up Australia Day (6th March)
2. REDUCE - a TBR shelf book -
3. RECYCLE - a library book -
4. International Women's Day (8th March) - strong female character -
5. St Patrick's Day (17th March) -
6. Easter (25th-28th March) -
7. ANZAC Day (25th April) - connections to the Military - Aussie author - The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop by Edward Dunlop - currently reading
8. Mother's Day (8th May) -
9. The Captain Cook 1770 Festival (May) - HF around early settlement days - Aussie author -
10. Colours of Autumn - Title or cover with orange -
11. TBR -
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13. TBR -
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It was a beautifully written book, just didn't g..."
It's too easy to do. Happens to me all the time too:)