March Challenge - Reduce that TBR!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

March - Reduce your TBR

For our March challenge, choose your books to match the criteria ONLY from your TBR! See how much you can reduce it by the end of the month!

Copy and paste the template below then fill in your book choices beside each number

Minimum of 3

3-4 Easy (one Aussie author)
5-6 Medium (two Aussie authors)
7-8 Hard (three Aussie authors)

Don't forget our guidelines HERE

Choose and complete your chosen level from:

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
#3. A book with an animal on the cover
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
#6. A book involving travel
#7. A book published in 2017
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited
#9. The first book in a series new to you
#10. A novel set in wartime

Go on! You can do it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Participants


Anna
Becca
Brenda
Carolyn
Chloe
Deborah
Dree
Jacm
Jane
Janine
Jennifer
☼♄Jülie
Kathryn
Kerri
Li'l Owl
Loz
Lynxie
Marianne
Mary
MaryG2E
MichelleG
Michelle Mck
Mish
Nicola
Pam
PattyMacDotComma
Phrynne
Renee
Roxanne
Sally906
Sarah
Stef
Suzie
Tien
Valerie
Vickie
Zoey

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

March - Reduce your TBR

For our March challenge, choose your books to match the criteria ONLY from your TBR! See how much you can reduce it by the end of the month!

Copy and paste the template below then fill in your book choices beside each number

Minimum of 3

3-4 Easy (one Aussie author)
5-6 Medium (two Aussie authors)
7-8 Hard (three Aussie authors)

Choose and complete your chosen level from:

8/8

#1. A book on your TBR for too long
Spirit of Lost Angels by Liza Perrat 4★s AA

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
Autumn's Dance by Sarah Gai 3.5★s AA

#3. A book with an animal on the cover
Trouble at the Animal Shelter: A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery by Dianne Harman 4★s

#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
The Shifting Light by Alice Campion 4★s 4 Book club ladies in Sydney AA

#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
#6. A book involving travel

#7. A book published in 2017
The Hidden Hours by Sara Foster 5★s AA

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited
Faithful Place by Tana French 4★s (Ireland)

#9. The first book in a series new to you
Single Malt Murder: A Whisky Business Mystery by Melinda Mullet 4★s

#10. A novel set in wartime
A Letter from Italy by Pamela Hart 5★s AA

[Marianne]

I'm in!!
5/10
#1. A book on your TBR for a long time The Understudy 5★s
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
#3. A book with an animal on the cover Naughty Neighbor 3★s
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym one by Lemony Snicket nope, never got to this one, too many hijackers in my TBR pile
#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
#6. A book involving travel The Song of Us Bondi, San Francisco, New York, London, Bali AA 4★s
#7. A book published in 2017 Night Swimmingby Steph Bowe AA 5★s
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited one by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho nope, never got to this one, too many hijackers in my TBR pile
#9. The first book in a series new to you Slow Horses 5 big ★s
#10. A novel set in wartime

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent Marianne!

[MaryG2E]

A perfect challenge for me, thanks Brenda. Any opportunity to reduce my TBR list is greatly appreciated. I'm definitely keen to participate, and think I'll aim for the medium level, i.e. 5-6 books. List of titles to be advised shortly.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I thought you'd like this one Mary - you've always liked the "reduce your TBR" challenges :)

[Denise]

OK, this should be fun!

[Lynxie]

I'm in... going for easy.

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time: This is Who I Am by Cherise Sinclair - since July 2014 4 stars
#3. A book with an animal on the cover: Bloodrealms by Aurora Whittet
#9. The first book in a series new to you: Thief's Magic by Trudi Canavan (Aussie) 3 stars

[Stef]

I'm in!!
Will fill in gaps as I can but start off easy:

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time: Sexualities in Education: A Reader
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
#3. A book with an animal on the cover The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
#6. A book involving travel Sky Legs aa
#7. A book published in 2017
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited: A Daughter of the Samurai
#9. The first book in a series new to you The Clearance
#10. A novel set in wartime

[Tien]

Minimum of 3

3-4 Easy (one Aussie author)
5-6 Medium (two Aussie authors)
7-8 Hard (three Aussie authors)

Choose and complete your chosen level from:

COMPLETED

#1. A book on your TBR for too long
Fire (Graceling Realm #2) by Kristin Cashore -Read 16/03

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
Black Spring by Alison Croggon (AA) -Read 30/03

#3. A book with an animal on the cover
Refuge by A.V. Mather -fox & raven on cover (AA) -Read 07/03

#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie (Mary Westmacott) -Read 9/3

#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read

#6. A book involving travel
The Immortal Bind by Traci Harding (AA) -Read 8/3

#7. A book published in 2017
The Unmourned (The Monsarrat Series #2) by Meg Keneally & Tom Keneally (AA) -Read 29/3

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited - France
The Mystery of the Yellow Room (Joseph Rouletabille #1) by Gaston Leroux -Read 14/03

#9. The first book in a series new to you
Open Minds (Mindjack Series #1) by Susan Kaye Quinn -Read 12/03

#10. A novel set in wartime
Ambulance Girls (Ambulance Girls #1) by Deborah Burrows (AA) -Read 22/03

[Janine]

I am going for Medium Level (5 books)

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
The Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay(AA)

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title

#3. A book with an animal on the cover
The Anteater of Death by Betty Webb

#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb

#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read

#6. A book involving travel
Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha by Dorothy Gilman

#7. A book published in 2017
Crimson Lake by Candice Fox(AA)

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited

#9. The first book in a series new to you

#10. A novel set in wartime

[Michelle_Mck]

Who can say no!! I'm going to go for medium - I will list a bunch of books, just not sure which I will get to, as always it depends on my mood :-)
6/6 books read

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
Murder in the Marais by Cara Black

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
A Summer at Sea by Katie Fforde 4 Stars

#3. A book with an animal on the cover
Chocolate Cake for Breakfast by Danielle Hawkins (Cow on the Cover) 4.5 Stars

#6. A book involving travel
The Dangers of Truffle Hunting by Sunni Overend 4.5 Stars **AA

#7. A book published in 2017 3.5 stars
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough 3.75 Stars

#9. The first book in a series new to you
Legacy Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie 5 Stars **AA

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Ok I'm in this one

I don't think I will get them all read but I will have a go ;)

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time...A Perfectly Good Man by Patrick Gale

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title...The Midsummer Garden by Kirsty Manning (AA)

#3. A book with an animal on the cover...Coming Rain by Stephen Daisley (AA)

#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym

#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read...My Life After Death: A Memoir from Heaven by Erik Medhus

#6. A book involving travel...The Girl From the Train by Irma Joubert. Or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

#7. A book published in 2017... The Fifth Letter by Nicola Moriarty (AA)

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited ... The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

#9. The first book in a series new to you...The Short Drop by Matthew FitzSimmons (Gibson Vaughn #1)

#10. A novel set in wartime...Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

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[Kathryn]

Sounds great! Like MaryG2E, I'm always keen to reduce the TBR - whether it's my official GR TBR or the "unofficial" TBR that I keep in my head and/or on my bookshelves! Some of these on my list aren't on the official TBR, but I own the books, so I need to read them!!

I'm aiming for hard, but will see how I go!

#1. Long time TBR – The Racketeer by John Grisham - 4★
#2. A season in the title – Autumn Manor by Helen Goltz (AA) - 4★
#3. Animal on the cover – Mercy Street by Tess Evans (AA)
#4. Author who uses a pseudonym - Can You Keep A Secret? by Sophie Kinsella - 3★
#5. Bestseller from a genre you don't normally read -
#6. Involving travel – The Amber Trail by M.J. Kelly (AA) - 4★
#7. Published in 2017
#8. By an author from a country you've never visited – Freedom Fighter: One Man's Fight for One Free World by Majed El Shafie - from Egypt - 3★
#9. First of a new series – White Gold by Rachel Amphlett (AA) - currently reading
#10. Wartime novel - The House at the Edge of Night by Catherine Banner - 3.5★



I am further challenged by the fact that I am giving up all means of acquiring books during Lent (except for any Christian fiction/non-fiction) which starts March 1, so I won't be going to the library, buying books (new or used) or entering giveaways for books until after Easter. I have so many physical books piling up, that I think it will be a good period to enjoy some of those, and focus on being content with what I have, rather than simply acquiring more and more!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a great idea Kathryn! Completely from what you own, in your house, right now - good way to reduce ;)

[MichelleG]

Hi, I've finished :D

HARD - 10 Books (4 Aussie Authors)

Progress: 10/10

✔ #1. On TBR: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (AA). Read: 13 Mar, Rated: 5 stars

✔ #2. One of the seasons in the title: Winter by Marissa Meyer. Read: 15 Mar, Rated: 5 stars

✔ #3. Animal on the cover: Mercy Street by Tess Evans (AA). Read: 22 Mar, Rated: 3 stars

✔ #4. Author who uses a pseudonym: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (Ilona Andrews is the pen name of Ilona Gordon and Andrew Gordon) - Read: 4 Mar, Rating: 5 stars

✔ #5. Bestseller from a genre you don't normally read: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn (Genre: Crime/ Thriller). Read: 3 Mar, Rated: 3 stars

✔ #6. Travel: A Place of Her Own by Deborah O'Brien (AA). Read: 22 Mar, Rated: 3 stars

✔ #7. Published in 2017: A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab (Pub. Feb 2017). Read: 5 Mar, Rated: 5 stars

✔ #8. Author from a country you've never visited: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. Read: 5 Mar, Rated: 5 stars

✔ #9. The first book in a series new to you: Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey. Read: 7 Mar, Rated: 4 stars

✔ #10. A novel set in wartime: Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden (AA). Read: 14 Mar, Rated: 3 stars

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "That's a great idea Kathryn! Completely from what you own, in your house, right now - good way to reduce ;)"

That's what I thought! It will mean that there will be fewer piles of books lying around because I can then be generous in passing books on, re-gifting, and finding new homes for them any way I can!

[Roxanne]

I am in for easy! I know I say this every time, but this time I'm gonna do it!

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time: Froi of the Exiles - Aussie Author

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title: Rebel Spring

#7. A book published in 2017: A Darkness Absolute

And if I have time:
#6. A book involving travel: Let's Get Lost

Update March 16/17: 1/4

[Kathryn]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's a great idea Kathryn! Completely from what you own, in your house, right now - good way to reduce ;)"

That's what I thought! It will mean that there will be fewer piles of bo..."

Except I just realised that a couple are e-books, so I can't pass them on, but still good to get rid of virtual clutter! Once I've read them, I can put them in a separate folder, so that my unread folder is a little tidier!

[Jenn]

I'm in!!
I'll fill in the books a bit closer to March
#1. A book on your TBR for a long time The Girl in the Hard Hat by Loretta Hill AA 4 stars

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 5 stars

#3. A book with an animal on the cover Lured by the Bear by Ashlee Sinn 3.5 stars

#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (Historical Fiction) 5 stars

#6. A book involving travel Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child 4 stars

#7. A book published in 2017 The Long Paddock by Alissa Callen AA 5 stars

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 4 stars

#9. The first book in a series new to you Dead Heat by Bronwyn Parry AA 5 stars

#10. A novel set in wartime Maggie's Kitchen by Caroline Beecham AA 4 stars

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

8/8

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley 3 stars 21/3/17

#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title

#3. A book with an animal on the cover
Monty and Me by Louisa Bennet AA4 stars 13/3/17

#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
Timekeepers by Catherine Webb (Kate Griffin, Claire North) 4 stars

#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read. (Romance)
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne AA 4 stars 4/3/17

#6. A book involving travel
Jewel Sea by Kim Kelly AA 4 stars 23/3/17

#7. A book published in 2017
The Romance Reader's Guide to Life by Sharon Pywell 8/3/17 4stars

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited (Canada)
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny 6/3/17 4 stars

#9. The first book in a series new to you
Dark Heart by Catherine Lee AA 4 stars 29/2/17

#10. A novel set in wartime

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's a great idea Kathryn! Completely from what you own, in your house, right now - good way to reduce ;)"

That's what I thought! It will mean that there will be f..."

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's a great idea Kathryn! Completely from what you own, in your house, right now - good way to reduce ;)"

That's what I thought! It will mean that there will be fewer piles of bo..."

Sounds excellent! It's always good to get rid of them...though once your time is up, you'll probably find a few more creeping in :)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's a great idea Kathryn! Completely from what you own, in your house, right now - good way to reduce ;)"

That's what I thought! It will mean that..."

Once Easter is finished, I will be going to the library again, probably borrowing a few of the unowned books that are on my challenges - must try not to go too crazy though - I borrowed so many in December/January that I'm only just finishing them up now! Thank goodness for 5 week loans over Christmas and for the ability to renew!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! I have my very own library right here in my house ;)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Haha! I have my very own library right here in my house ;)"

Yes - that's what I need to avoid!! I don't have room for any more books, and I only want to keep the books that I might re-read at some point, or that have a special significance for me.

And having too many books to read at once can make me go a bit crazy - I really am better off with only a few at a time!! It's probably worse with library books (the pressure to return them by a certain date), but even the stack of owned and unread books that I've currently accumulated is starting to do my head in a little! It seems like the more I get, the greedier I become for more! So it will be very good to get stuck into them!

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Excellent Marianne!"

You know I'm always reading from my TBR so I can make some of the books fit, for sure!

[Loz]

I'm going for an easy challenge for March.
3/3 Complete

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time -
Deep by Kylie Scott AA (TBR Nov 23, 2015) 3.5★
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title -
Sixteenth Summer by Michelle Dalton (TBR Feb 15, 2017) 3★
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited -
The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton (US) (TBR April 15, 2015. Incidentally, my oldest TBR! It's about time!!) 3.75★

[Pam]

Completed the easy option!

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
Finished: Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (AA) 5 stars!

#2 A book with one of the four seasons in the title
Before the Fall

#3. A book with an animal on the cover
Finished: Very Good, Jeeves! 4 stars

#7. A book published in 2017
Finished: The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories by Penelope Lively (4 stars)

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited
finished: In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art by Sue Roe (England) 3 stars

[Carolyn]

I LOVE challenges aimed at reducing my tbr (and I have over 300 to choose from in my kindle library) - I'm going for easy to start with:

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time The Chess Men by Peter May
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym Witness in Death by J.D. Robb
#6. A book involving travel Fearless by Fiona Higgins AA
#7. A book published in 2017 The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

[MaryG2E]

My aim is to finish the Moderate level, i.e. 5-6 books. My list, subject to variation of course, is:

1. Book on your TBR for a long time:
The Women In Black by Madeleine St. John by John Sandford 3.5★s
3. Book with an animal on the cover
Absent Without Leave by Paul Livingstone (AA) (donkey) 3.5★s
)
6. Book involving travel
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed 3.5★s
8. Book by an author from a country you've never visited
Mercy by Jussi Adler-Olsen (Denmark) 5★s
9. The first book in a series new to you:
My Lady Judge by Cora Harrison (Burren Mysteries #1) 3.5★s

[Renee V]

Starting with Easy.


1) A book on your TBR for a long time:
The Stone Crown by Malcolm Walker (aussie)
2) A book with one of the four seasons in the title:
3) A book with an animal on the cover:
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
4) A book by an author who uses a pseudonym:
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
5) A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read:
6) A book involving travel:
Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure by Sarah Macdonald
7) A book published in 2017:
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop
8) A book by an author from a country you've never visited:
Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs
9) The first book in a series new to you:
10) A novel set in wartime:

[Chloe]

Count me in :) ... EASY level

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time: The Secrets of Midwives AA READ 4 stars
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
#3. A book with an animal on the cover: The Eye of the Sheep AA READ 3.5 stars
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym: My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella
#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
#6. A book involving travel
#7. A book published in 2017
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited: Before the Fall (USA)
#9. The first book in a series new to you
#10. A novel set in wartime

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Haha! I have my very own library right here in my house ;)"

Yes - that's what I need to avoid!! I don't have room for any more books, and I only want to keep the books that I might ..."

You sound like the majority of us I think Kathryn!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Excellent Marianne!"

You know I'm always reading from my TBR so I can make some of the books fit, for sure!"

And that's the best part :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Pam wrote: "I'm in for the easy challenge!!

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt or
The Book of Strange New Things by [author:Miche..."

Well done Pam! With all those books listed you have qualified for the HARD challenge (7-8 books)

[Mish]

I'm up for the easy challenge

1- A book on your TBR for a long time - Blue Moon
2 - A novel set in wartime - The Toymaker (Aussie)
3 - A book by an author from a country you've never visited - (Egypt) Lyrics Alley
A book published in 2017 - Little Deaths Finished 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

So great to have you join us for this one Mish :)

[Jane]

I'm in - not sure what level yet - just locking in my place holder and I'll come back and finalize it:

Aiming for hard - with 7 books

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time Jack Reacher's Rules by Lee Child 2.5*
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title Dark Summer by Jon Cleary AA 4*
#3. A book with an animal on the cover War Hawk by James Rollins 3*
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 5*
#7. A book published in 2017 Crimson Lake by Candice Fox AA 4.5*
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited One Step Behind by Henning Mankell (Sweden) 4.5*
#9. The first book in a series new to you The Dragon Man by Garry Disher AA 4*

[Lucinda]

Always a good excuse to read a book from one of my several bookshelves and/or one of the 1000 books on my Kindle (I kid you not - darn free book downloads!). Will be back to update with selections.
#1. A book on your TBR for a long time - Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
#3. A book with an animal on the cover
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
#6. A book involving travel
#7. A book published in 2017
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
#9. The first book in a series new to you - A Murder in Mount Moriah by Mindy Quigley
#10. A novel set in wartime

[Pam]

Brenda wrote: "Pam wrote: "I'm in for the easy challenge!!

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt or
The Book of Strange New Things by [..."

It's highly unlikely that I will read all of them but this way I have options! Great challenge!

[Kerri]

Not sure what level yet, I'll see how the month goes

10/10

✔1. A book on your TBR for a long time Memoirs of a Geisha
✔2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title The Winter in Anna
✔3. A book with an animal on the cover An Isolated Incident birds AA
✔4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym Heart-Shaped Box
✔5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read Caraval
✔6. A book involving travel Mistake Creek AA
✔7. A book published in 2017 The Animators
✔8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited Killing Floor
✔9. The first book in a series new to you Scared to Death AA
✔10. A novel set in wartime Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "So great to have you join us for this one Mish :)"

Thanks Brenda :) I couldn't refuse a TBR challenge

[Deb]

I go with easy, subject to escallation to medium, if I end up with more time on my hands than I think. All my titles are also in the Autumn challenge.

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time : Unreliable Memoirs AA
#3. A book with an animal (dog) on the cover : My Brush With Depression AA
#5 A book by an Author from a country you have never visited The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
#6. A book involving travel : In a Sunburned Country

#8 Set in a country I have never visited Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

[Deb]

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time Memoirs of a Geisha
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title [book:The Win..."

I really enjoyed The Heart Shaped Box, be interested to see what you think of it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Pam wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Pam wrote: "I'm in for the easy challenge!!

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt or
[book:The Book of Strange New Things..."

Thanks Pam - enjoy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "So great to have you join us for this one Mish :)"

Thanks Brenda :) I couldn't refuse a TBR challenge"

Can any of us???

[Sally906]

Gosh - I posted this yesterday and it's not here - posting again lets hope it doesn't go POOF

Doing Easy - and have 2 Aussie authors

#3. A book with an animal on the cover:
Who Killed The Bride? by Lily Malone (Cow on cover) – Aussie author - 4★s

#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited:
Hex on the Beach by Gina LaManna (USA) - 4★s

#9. The first book in a series new to you:
A Time to Run by J.M. Peace – Aussie Author - 5★s (already downloaded the second book in the series)

[Valerie]

Thank you for this super idea, I'll attempt

5-6 Medium (two Aussie authors)

#1. A book on your TBR for a long time Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough AA
#2. A book with one of the four seasons in the title Summertime by Vanessa Lafaye
#3. A book with an animal on the cover
#4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
#5. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read 1Q84 BOOK 2 by Haruki Murakami
#6. A book involving travel
#7. A book published in 2017
#8. A book by an author from a country you've never visited A Few of the Girls by Maeve Binchy
#9. The first book in a series new to you Flashpoint by Felicity Young AA
#10. A novel set in wartime 14-14 by Silène Edgar

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I'm in for 4


1. A book on your TBR for a long time - Friends Of The Family by Tommy Dades 2★
3. A book with an animal on the cover - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 4.5★
6. A book involving travel - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 4★
9. The first book in a series new to you - Different This Time by Tess McCallum AA 4★