Juggling June Challenge - 1/6/16-30/6/16

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great titles Sharon - I've read #1 and #5 and thoroughly enjoyed both:)

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda. I haven't anything by either of these authors which is surprising :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well you definitely are in for a treat then :)

[Sharon]

Can't wait. Only 3 more sleeps to go :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're right there! Gosh where did May go???

[Anna]

does The Tournament fit in category 3 - royalty?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes Anna it does :)

[Anna]

Brenda wrote: "Yes Anna it does :)"

awesome thanks brenda
- now i just need a category 4 from my tbr

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Anna wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes Anna it does :)"

awesome thanks brenda
- now i just need a category 4 from my tbr"

From your TBR - somewhere warm

Set in Gold Coast and Byron Bay - Mad Men, Bad Girls
Outback AU - Campervan Kama Sutra - Outback Australia, with a camper trailer, three kids and a dog*

That's only a quick glance and only through your Aussie author TBR as well :) But they will both fit :)

[Anna]

Brenda wrote: "Anna wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes Anna it does :)"

awesome thanks brenda
- now i just need a category 4 from my tbr"

From your TBR - somewhere warm

Set in Gold Coast and Byron Bay - [book:Mad Men..."
honestly Brenda! what would I do without you! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Happy to help Anna :)

[Sally906]

I've decided my first June book is going to be - Satin Ice: The Delaneys: The Untamed Years II by Iris Johansen

Look at all that lovely winter snow on the cover - and we're still battling high humidity and temperatures here in the tropics - the dry season has not arrived yet - or even given us any hope that it is on the way!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We have gone from summer to winter in one fell swoop here Sally - 6 this morning :( Though I must say the days are lovely :)

[Zoey]

Yep Winter has definitley hit Tassie, minus 1 here this morning & 0 tomorrow. Makes getting out of bed a little bit hard Brrrr :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brrr is right Zoey!!!

[Sally906]

My niece lives out near Singleton and she posted a zero reading on Facebook this morning.

I'm so jealous :)

[Leonie]

-0.8 here in Muswellbrook this morning. After I wrote the update this morning, the frost spread - have never seen it grow so fast!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "My niece lives out near Singleton and she posted a zero reading on Facebook this morning.

I'm so jealous :)"

Sally you've lost your head...new profile pic :0

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Sally you've lost your head...new profile pic :0"

Yes - it is a Harry Potter themed one - someone has released a series of pictures of Harry Potter students - none of them have heads - wearing their respective school house colours.

I am a Slytherin fan - always thought it was mean to pick on a whole house just because of a few rogue elements - and believed from the start that Snape was not evil.

So I thought I'd be a magical headless student for a while :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Sally you've lost your head...new profile pic :0"

Yes - it is a Harry Potter themed one - someone has released a series of pictures of Harry Potter students - none of them have hea..."

Lol, nothing wrong with losing your head from time to time ;)

[Janine]

Here is my list:
1. J Author or Title - The Beekeeper's Secret by Josephine Moon
2. Winter - When Snow Falls by Brenda Novak
4. Set in Outback - To Love a Sunburnt Country by Jackie French

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just over 3 hours and we can all get stuck into this one :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 1st - The letter "J" - Journey's End by Jennifer Scoullar 5★s

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

[Janine]

Finished my 1st - Set in NT or Outback or somewhere warm
To Love a Sunburnt Country by Jackie French 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I must get to that one soon Janine!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Janine wrote: "Finished my 1st - Set in NT or Outback or somewhere warm
To Love a Sunburnt Country by Jackie French 4*"
Oooo and another good J author, too!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 2nd - #3 - Horses - The Horseman by Charlotte Nash 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Zoey]

Finished my 1st for June

#5 Readers Choice Hidden Marianne Curley 2★

[Hanna]

Hanna wrote: "Finished my 1st book for June

2# Ice Like Fire by Sara Raasch"

3 Stars

[Sandy]

Hi, I've finished my first book for June as well:

Heat and Light by Ellen Van Neerven.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sandy wrote: "Hi, I've finished my first book for June as well:

Heat and Light by Ellen Van Neerven."

I just checked your thoughts out Sandy and thought I'd share your 4★ review...

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

Great review!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Sandy wrote: "Hi, I've finished my first book for June as well:

Heat and Light by Ellen Van Neerven."

Brenda wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Hi, I've finished my first book for June as well:

Heat and Light by Ellen Van Neerven."

I just checked your thoughts out Sandy and thought I'd sha..."

That's on one of my lists. Glad to see Brenda has linked to your review - (thanks Brenda).

Good review, Sandy.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes I thought it sounded good Patty!

[MichelleG]

Hi everyone,

I just finished my 3rd book for June's challenge, and started on my 4th :)

Juggling June Challenge ~ Books: 3/5

#1. Read a book by an author whose Surname begins with the letter ‘J’: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. Rated: 5★ stars.

#2. Read a book set in winter or with a wintery scene on the cover: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch. Rated: 5★ stars.

Currently reading:#3. Read a book about royalty/dogs/horses: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

#4. Read a book set somewhere warm: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts ~ Book set in Australia and Bombay, India

#5. Reader's Choice: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Rated: 4★ stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Seeing as it's only day five of June Michelle, perhaps you should do a second set? ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 3rd - set in warm area (Brisbane) - Murder, Mayhem & Men On Pause by Sandy Curtis 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Sally906]

Over the weekend I finished 2 of my June Jugglers:

#2. Read a book set in winter or with a wintery scene on the cover. Or where the word WINTER is mentioned in the title.
Satin Ice: The Delaneys: The Untamed Years II by Iris Johansen - 3★s - look at all that lovely snow on the cover!

#4. Read a book set in the Northern Territory or the Australian outback. Alternatively read a book set somewhere warm.
Territory by Judy Nunn (Australian Author) - 2★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow! You really didn't like Territory Sally??

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Wow! You really didn't like Territory Sally??"
No - was well-researched and a good story with terrific descriptions (and I am a local so would know if they weren't up to scratch) but I just couldn't bond with the MC.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's fair enough... I read your review and you explained it well :)

[Sally906]

Oh - good - didn't want to bad-mouth her :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:) You should share your words here - others would be interested :)

[MichelleG]

Hi everyone,

I just finished my 4th :)

Juggling June Challenge ~ Books: 4/5

#1. Read a book by an author whose Surname begins with the letter ‘J’: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. Rated: 5★ stars.

#2. Read a book set in winter or with a wintery scene on the cover: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch. Rated: 5★ stars.

#3. Read a book about royalty/dogs/horses: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater. Rated: 4★ stars.

#4. Read a book set somewhere warm: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts ~ Book set in Australia and Bombay, India

#5. Reader's Choice: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Rated: 4★ stars.

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "Seeing as it's only day five of June Michelle, perhaps you should do a second set? ;)"

haha maybe I will Brenda ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good for you!

[MichelleG]

Juggling June Challenge #2 ~ Books: 0/5
(Overall June Total: 4/10)

#1. June is brought to you by the letter ‘J’: Read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘J’. - Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal by Peter Wilson

#2. June is the first month of winter. Read a book with a wintery scene on the cover - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

#3. The Queen's birthday holiday. Read a book about royalty - The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden by Jonas Jonasson

#4. The north of Australia is still quite warm during June. Read a book set somewhere warm - Hotel du Barry by Lesley Truffle (Set in Budapest)

#5. Reader's Choice: Any book of your choice.- Chances Are by Mysti Parker

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Michelle! Another great list :)

[MichelleG]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Irene]

Have finished and reviewed the first off on my list.
4- somewhere warm (Singapore) - Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu.

Not sure if this link leads you to my review tho.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Irene wrote: "Have finished and reviewed the first off on my list.
4- somewhere warm (Singapore) - Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu.

Not sure if this link leads you to my revi..."

Here's your review Irene :) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...