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An additional Annual Challenge for 2017 - A-Z
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May 18, 2017 03:40AM
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I am very late to this challenge but would like to join in if that is OK. I've read some of the books already, and some will overlap with the Winter Challenge. Is that OK?
A - Read a book that has won an Award The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood Prime Minister's Prize 2016 & Stella Prize 2016 AA Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Easy to read but depressing & unsatisfactory ending.
B - Read a Best selling novel Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty < AA Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enjoyable but not as good as The Husband's Secret or Big Little Lies
C - Read a book with a Colourful Cover Kimberley Sun by Di Morrissey AA
D - Read a book with a Dog on the cover Horrie The War Dog by Roland Perry AA 
E - Read a book where someone is trying to Escape from someone or something The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
F - Read a book where the characters Fight and make up The Affair: An enthralling story of love and passion and Hollywood glamour by Gill Paul
G- Read a book that was a Gift Three Daughters of Eve by Elif ShafakH - Read a Horror book
I - Read a book by an author with the same initials as you The Desperate Bride's Diet Club by Alison Sherlock
J - Read a book written by an author whose name starts with J Fall Girl by Toni Jordan AA 
K - Read a book where people are Kissing on the front cover Evan And Darcy by Melanie Coles AA This cover does not show them kissing but the Kobo edition I have does. 
L - Read a book from a friends TBR List The Good People by Hannah Kent AA Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
M - Read a book that is set in Multiple countries The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith AA Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
N - Read a book that you have Neglected to read Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf 
O - Read a book with an Orange cover In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
P - Read a book with Paranormal aspects Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn AAQ -
Read a book with a Question in the title Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah AA
R - Read a book with a Goodreads Rating higher than 4 Rather Be the Devil by Ian Rankin Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A bit waffling
S - Read a book which is part of a Series Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener by M.C. Beaton Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Audiobook read by the wonderful Penelope Keith
T - Read a Time Travel book A Twist in Time by Julie McElwain
U - Read a book which you know will be Uncomfortable to read The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
V - Read a book with a Violet cover The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh AA 
W - Read a book that features a Witch Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton
X - Read a book with an X in the title Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Y - Read a book by an author who is Younger than you The Secret History by Donna Tartt Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Z - Read a book with Zoo in the title OR a Zoo is a big part of the story Zoo Time by Howard Jacobson
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Brenda wrote: "Welcome Amanda :) All perfectly fine..."Thanks Brenda!
Finished my 11th of 26 FA book that the characters fight and make up.
My review of
Hush by Anne Frasier ★★★★★https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my 15thZ. Zoo in title or part of story
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Oops! I didn't realise we post a comment when we finish one. I've just been updating my original post. Hah! My bad! Here they are:B. American Queen 4 ⭐️; R. A Lover's Lament 5⭐️; U. The Summer Remains 4⭐️; Y. Cuffed 5⭐️
Another one down...E - Read a book where someone is trying to Escape from someone or something
Escape From Wolfhaven Castle / Kate Forsythalso an Aussie Author
Finished number 12
Z book. Jurassic Park clone in my opinion
Noelene wrote: "Finished number 12 Z book. Jurassic Park clone in my opinion"
I thought so, too, Noelene. I see you gave it 3★'s as well. =o)
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Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my 12th of 26 UA book I'll be Uncomfortable reading.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Challenge complete with my Horror bookA - Z Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2017 – 12/31/2017
Progress: 26/26
A - Book that has won an Award - The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy READ 2*
B - Best selling novel - Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay(AA) READ 3*
C - Book with a Colourful Cover - The Visitors by Sally Beauman READ 3*
D - Dog on the cover - My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman READ 3*
E - Someone is trying to Escape from someone or something - Fearless by Fiona Higgins(AA) READ 3*
F - Characters Fight and make up - Songs of Love and War by Santa Montefiore READ 4*
G- A gift book - Daughter Of Australia by Harmony Verna READ 5*
H - Horror book - Velocity by Dean Koontz READ 3*
I - Author with the same Initials as you - Lie to Me by Julie Ortolon READ 2*
J - An author whose name starts with J - A Woman Of Courage by J.H. Fletcher(AA) READ 3*
K - People are Kissing on the front cover -Some Kind of Wonderful by Barbara Freethy READ 3*
L - From a friends TBR List - Kitty by Deborah Challinor(AA) READ 4*
M - Set in Multiple countries - The Postcard by Leah Fleming READ 4*
N - Neglected to read - Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier READ 4*
O - Orange cover - The Watchman by Robert Crais READ 4*
P - Paranormal aspects - Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris READ 3*
Q - Question in the title - Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes READ 3*
R - Rating higher than 4 - The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay(AA) READ 4*
S - Series - Stranded by Alex Kava READ 4*
T - Time Travel book -Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning READ 3*
U - Uncomfortable to read - The Good People by Hannah Kent(AA) READ 3*
V - Violet cover - Daniel's Gift by Barbara Freethy READ 2*
W - Features a Witch - It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake READ 3*
X - X in the title - Food, Sex and Money by Liz Byrski(AA) READ 4*
Y - Author who is Younger than you - Love You More by Lisa Gardner READ 4*
Z - Zoo in the title OR a Zoo is a big part of the story - The Anteater of Death by Betty Webb READ 3*
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Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Janine!!! Are you going to do another A-Z?"Thinking about it but there are a few categories that are a bit difficult for me.
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My Author with the same intitials will be a re-read as there are not many authors I can find with the initials AS. I read this book some time ago The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold and loved it so it will be no hardship to read it again - if I can find it! Might have to go to the library as I have a feeling that I lent it to someone & it never came back!
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I finished my S: Hotshot
I gave it 5 stars. I devoured it in a couple of days. I absolutely loved the two main characters.
Author younger than you.... at the timeThey wrote it ? Or what
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They wrote it ? Or what"
Younger than you now - I don't know Anna, it's easy for me as not many AREN'T younger than me ;) Just do your best!
I don't have that problem either, Brenda! =o) x
Finished my 12th of 26Q - Book with Question mark in the title
Scared Yet? by Jaye Ford AA ★★★★★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I can't seem to find one with a question mark. Was it good Owl? As for younger authors - not that hard!
Yep! She's an incredibly good Aussie author! Loved it! You might take a peek at what others have in their lists too. =o)
I had no trouble with a younger author either!
Finished 12th book for this challenge - by an Australian author, that I have not read previously and will now be looking out for more books by Liz Byrski F - Read a book where the characters Fight and make up: Family Secrets by Liz Byrski - 5★ AA
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She certainly is! The book really appealed to me and could identify well with the characters.
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I'll be interested in your thoughts when you get to it Odette :)
Brenda wrote: "Odette wrote: "Look forward to reading it soon. The Woman Next Door is on my TBR."I'll be interested in your thoughts when you get to it Odette :)"
Will do
I've made a couple of changes to my books. I'm part way through Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn (Aussie of course!) & decided to make that my P for paranormal & I've put in Kimberley Sun by Di Morrissey, also Aussie as my colourful cover.
Finished #13/26Author whose name starts with J
The World According to Bob: The Further Adventures of One Man and His Street-wise Cat by James Bowen ★★★★★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished Number 15/26 Book on Friend's TBR
Finished my 10th for this challenge:L - a book from a friends TBR List
The Gathering Storm - Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson
~4.5 stars
Just a question? The Q doesn't say a question mark in the title. I was wondering if Questions of Travel ( the Miles Franklin Prize winner) would count. If it does it will help me meet a personal challenge to read as many of those award winners I can.
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Sorry Noelene, it means a title that's a question, not the word question in the title :)
J read done:J - Read a book written by an author whose name starts with J
Beyond The Sunset / Anna Jacobs
Finished my 11thQ - Question in the title Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Philip K. Dick
Giving it 3 stars.
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