**Summer Challenge - 1/12/16 - 28/2/17**

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kerrie wrote: "When I finish a book how do I cross it out please Brenda? Do I add the review to my initial comment with books above or do folks prefer me to add it to the ever growing list of new comments? I saw ..."

What the majority of us do is cross our books off in our original posts and star rate it (but no review), and post our reviews here (in the ever growing list of comments) then at the end of the challenge, you go into edit of your original post once again and copy the whole lot, then post it here with your COMPLETED note :)

To cross off - < s >title< / s > (with NO spaces)

[Odette]

Finished my first book for this challenge:

12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Crimes of the Father by Tom Keneally - 4★

[MichelleG]

Hi everyone,

With thanks to the read-a-thon, I just finished The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon (94.4% Red). Rated: 5 stars!!!

Next up is: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The read-a-thon is handy isn't it Michelle :)

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "The read-a-thon is handy isn't it Michelle :)"

Sure is Brenda, it's great to get a jump on the challenges... and a fantastic excuse to avoid all those chores over the weekend ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Indeed :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 4th - #6 Purple - Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie 5★s

Review to follow

[MichelleG]

Well done Brenda, you're really speeding along :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Michelle - read-a-thon ;)

[Li'l Owl]

I'm going to do easy, part A
Read A RAINBOW
✔= Currently Reading
Progress 6/6

Yellow

Vicious by Kevin O'Brien ★★★★★

Orange

Breaking Creed by Alex Kava ★★★★★

Red

The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly ★★★

Green

Daddy's Little Girl by Mary Higgins Clark ★★★★★

Blue

The Last Crocodile Hunter: A Father and Son Legacy by Bob Irwin AA ★★★★★

Purple

Deep Freeze by Lisa Jackson★★★★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 4th - #6 Purple - Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "And my 3rd - #10 - Snow on cover - The Crossing by B. Michael Radburn 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 5th last night - #7 - Title (HEAT) - The Heat of the Moon by Sandra Parshall 5★s

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 2nd - #11 - MC on holidays - A Campy Christmas by Karen Musser Nortman 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 1st - #8 - 25th Dec Christmas setting - Festive Deception by D.B. Tait 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Jenn]

finished 12. Reader's Choice Illuminae by Amie Kaufman AA 4 stars

[Ashleigh]

Finished #4 Green: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare ★★★★ 2nd Dec 16

And #8 25th Dec: Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story by R.L. Stine ★★★ 5th Dec 16

[Sarah]

Hi guys, I'm a little late to the party but ready to read! :) I am going for part B easy to start with. I keep picking hard level for the challenges and then I don't get them finished. So without further ado...

Title with word Summer- Summer Skin by Kirsty Eagar AA
Christmas setting- Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
Published 2016 The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer
Beach coverNobody But Him by Victoria Purman AA
MC on holiday Just One Day by Gayle Forman
Reader's choice The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good choices Sarah and you are only a little bit late:)

[Maureen]

So far the summer challenge is 5/12 books thus far (sorry I didn't know I should make a note at the end of this thread-I was just making updates on my original thread)
Rainbow colors: Orange: The Martian by Andy Weir *completed* 3 ★
my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Green: The Last Dead Girl byHarry Dolan *completed* 3 ★
my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Blue: Breaking Silence byLinda Castillo *completed* 4 ★
my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
MC on Holiday: The Christmas Train by David Baldacci *completed* 4 ★
my review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book of My Choice: White Walls byH.M.C. AA -*completed* 4 ★
my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Connie]

oh me too Maureen. So here are my finished books so far:

Orange: Death Comes to Pemberley loved it 4 stars

[Maureen]

Completed another - Book: Christmas Setting 6/12
The Snow Globe by Sheila Roberts
4 ★
My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Hi guys, I'm a little late to the party but ready to read! :) I am going for part B easy to start with. I keep picking hard level for the challenges and then I don't get them finished. So without f..."

Glad you're joining us Sarah - I've added you to the list in post #2.

[Andrea]

I'm back and have chosen most of my books this morning. I have a few ideas for Reader's Choice, but will see how I feel when the time comes.

(Brenda, I have edited the earlier post you linked for me to include these.)

#7. Title: The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
#8. 25th December: Hester and Harriet by Hilary Spiers
#9. New Years Eve: Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty - AA
#10. Cover: (snow scene) The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
#11. Holiday: Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey Into Bhutan by Jamie Zeppa
#12. Reader's Choice: tbc - AA

[Janine]

I have finished my 1st for this challenge

#10 Beach Scene on Cover
The Beekeeper's Daughter by Santa Montefiore 3*

[Niamh]

I just finished my first of 12 - Passenger by Alexandra Bracken, which I give 4.5 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Andrea wrote: "I'm back and have chosen most of my books this morning. I have a few ideas for Reader's Choice, but will see how I feel when the time comes.

(Brenda, I have edited the earlier post you linked for ..."

Thanks for telling me that Andrea, as I was about to do you another!

[Niamh]

I started and finished my second book of this challenge, and also completed my Goodreads 2016 reading challenge! The Siren by Kiera Cass, which I give 4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done on your GR challenge Niamh!

[Sarah]

Thanks for the welcome, Brenda and Phrynne :)

Good luck everyone!

[Kerrie]

Brenda wrote: "Kerrie can you put your cover pics up as well for the Rainbow section? Thanks..."
Done:) Except left off the text hyperlinks. Will add back when add next lot of bookcovers. Nearly finished yellow... and began another not on list but colours don't quite fit in so going to try and be creative and see if it is purple enough shortly.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Kerrie :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kerrie wrote: "Will add to my list of books soon. Is it ok to read the odd book from Group B before I finish Group B Brenda?

Group A
#1. Yellow [bookcover:Turkish Delight & Treasure Hunts: Delightful Treats and..."

You can read them in any order you like Kerrie :) As the mood takes you!

[Claire Louisa]

I'll go for A this time

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Claire wrote: "I'll go for A this time"

When you list your books here Claire, I'll add you to the links in the second post :) Don't forget to add the book covers for the rainbow part of the challenge. Looking forward to seeing your choices :)

[Nicola]

1st one done!
Part A
#5. Blue
Last Chance Cafe / Liz Byrski

[Michelle_Mck]

I have finished my first one for the challenge, Before the Fall by Noah Hawley a great book, 4.5 Stars for me.

[Janine]

I have finished my 2nd

#12 Reader's Choice
The Three Miss Allens by Victoria Purman(AA) 4*

[Niamh]

Brenda wrote: "Well done on your GR challenge Niamh!"

Thanks Brenda! First time I've done the GR challenge, so it feels good to finish it!

Finished my third book last night. #4 Green: Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson, which I gave 4 stars.

[Michelle_Mck]

Niamh wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done on your GR challenge Niamh!"

Thanks Brenda! First time I've done the GR challenge, so it feels good to finish it!

Finished my third book last night. #4 Green: [book:Since..."

This one is on my TBR for the Christmas break something light and easy to read by the pool

[Heather]

First one finished
1. Yellow 4 ★

[Renee V]

Is it too late to join in?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Renee wrote: "Is it too late to join in?"

Never too late Renee :) Choose which level you'd like to participate in, link and list your books (remembering to include the covers for the Rainbow section) and then I'll add you to the participants post at the beginning. You're good to go!

[Renee V]

#1. Yellow - Swing Time
#2. Orange - A Passage to India
#3. Red - The Strays (Australian)
#4. Green - Raising Steam
#5. Blue - Butterfly Song (Australian)
#6. Purple - The Long Mars (Hope this is purple enough!)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wonderful Renee :) #6 looks pretty purple to me!

[Zoey]

Off to a good start with my first 2 reads

9. Published 2016 - Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes 5★

12. Readers Choice Secrets in Time by Alison Stuart AA 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 6th - #5 - Blue - Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold by Iain Reading 4★s

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

[Niamh]

Finished my fourth of 12 - #8 25th December: Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances, which I give 4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 7th - #12 Readers Choice - The Florentine Bridge by Vanessa Carnevale 5★s

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

[MichelleG]

Hi, I finished my 5th - #11. Holiday: (MC on holiday) - Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld. Rated: 4 stars

and started on A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon... This one might take a while it's a mere 1,439 pages lol