Judging June Challenge 2017

[Jane]

I'm in but not sure what I can commit to for June.
So this is a placeholder which might get extended!

1. A beautiful cover - Squall by Sean Costello 4*
2. A cover you don't like. Without Consent by Kathryn Fox AA 4*
3. A colourful cover Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 4*
4. A really appropriate cover - On the Beach by Nevil Shute AA 4*
5. A cover that you love. Tell us why!
6. A boring cover - Gone for Good by Harlan Coben 4*
7. A flowery cover.
8. A scenic cover - On Fire by Sylvia Day 4*
9. Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No Ria, Phrynne means to put AA beside the Aussie Author titles :)

[Ria]

Phrynne wrote: "Great choices Ria. I can see you have several Aussie authors there. Would you label them so every one can see them?"
Ooopss sorry Phrynne I've just seen what you mean!

[Ria]

Brenda wrote: "No Ria, Phrynne means to put AA beside the Aussie Author titles :)"
Yes I eventually realised this! :)

[Odette]

I cannot resist the temptation of joining this challenge! I will go for the easy level and have made 4 choices. Which 3 depends upon the availability of the books.

1. A beautiful cover.
The Florentine Bridge by Vanessa Carnevale - 4★s AA


4. A really appropriate cover:
The White Guard by Mikhail Bulgakov - 4★s


5. A cover that you love: Tell us why! I like the large pair of shoes, which to me makes it quite an unique cover.
The Illegal Gardener by Sara Alexi


9. Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover:
I chose this cover because the dingo disappearing down the desolate road seemed to draw me to this book.
Coming Rain by Stephen Daisley - 4★s AA

[Mary]

I'm heading off to NZ in June and won't be do so much reading so I only went for 6 but I keep finding books that would suit some of the other numbers and that I would like to read. Too many books and just not enough hours in the day.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ria wrote: "Brenda wrote: "No Ria, Phrynne means to put AA beside the Aussie Author titles :)"
Yes I eventually realised this! :)"

:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mary wrote: "I'm heading off to NZ in June and won't be do so much reading so I only went for 6 but I keep finding books that would suit some of the other numbers and that I would like to read. Too many books a..."

Isn't that always the way!!

[Tien]

This is really hard... too many covers to choose from! As always, plan is subject to (80%) change lol

Hard challenge - 9 books (at least three Aussie authors)

Read a book with:-
1. -A beautiful cover.
Autumn in Paris by Ilana Tan -Read 14/06
2. -A cover you don't like.
Eucalyptus by Murray Bail (AA) -Read 05/06
3. -A colourful cover.
Life in Outer Space by Melissa Keil (AA) -Read 060/06
4. -A really appropriate cover.
Steel by Carrie Vaughn -Read 02/06
5. -A cover that you love. Tell us why! it's blue & sparkly, gorgeous! and what can be more romantic than the sea/beach in starlit sky?!
Across a Star-Swept Sea (For Darkness Shows the Stars #2) by Diana Peterfreund -Read 12/06
6. -A boring cover
Miles From Nowhere by Nami Mun - Read 02/06
7. -A flowery cover.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time by Yasutaka Tsutsui -Read 17/06
8. -A scenic cover
The Bungalow by Sarah Jio -Read 04/06
9. -Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover:) Beautiful purple
The Astrologer's Daughter by Rebecca Lim (AA) -Read 10/06

COMPLETED as at 17/06

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good choices Tien:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Some great books their Tien!

[Tien]

Thanks, ladies :)

Looking forward to June!

[Ronja]

I'm definitely in. As I'm a slow reader, I'm going to try for 3. Let's see what happens. :)

2. A cover I don't like. Lynette Ferreira: ForNever

5. A cover that I like. I think the cover is thought-provoking in a good way. Neil Kagan: The Secret History of World War II

7. A flowery cover. (Also an Aussie author) Richard Flanagan: The Narrow Road to the Deep North

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Welcome to the challenge Ronja:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Ronja :)

[Li'l Owl]

Li'l Owl wrote: "June Judging Books by the Cover Challenge
I'll go with hard 9, 3 Aussie Authors
1June -30 June
Progress 0/9

#1 Beautiful Cover

Killing Trail by..."

Going out on a limb and added up to hard!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good for you Owl!

[Jacm]

I didn't do very well on the May challenge :( so hoping to get a bit more reading done in June. I'll opt for the Easy challenge just in case the current craziness continues.

FINISHED! 3/3

#2 A cover you don't like: Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare 4★
#3 A colourful cover: For The Most Beautiful by Emily Hauser. I know it doesn't have lots of different colours but it was the contrast in colours that first got my attention & made me pick it up off the shelf. 3★
#9 Reader's Choice The Novice by Trudi Canavan (AA). I really like the simpleness of this cover. The lone cloaked figure of the stark white background captures my attention and I think will relate well to the story. 3★

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Welcome to the challenge Jacm. Good luck with finding reading time in June:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nearly time to start. Have you chosen your first book yet?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yep!!! Dear Banjo (as publication date is today!)

[Lynxie]

I'm going to start on Hillary: Tail of the Dog

[Diana]

I'm going to start with The New Year's Quilt Its been a few years since I read this series so will be interested to see if I still like them.

[Amanda]

I am starting with Mount! by Jilly Cooper. Need a dose of Rupert Campbell-Black's antics!
It's my cover I love as it is cheeky & sexy!

[Rachael]

I think I am in ... Easy only though!

A beautiful cover (thanks to Amanda's list) AA
A flowery cover
Readers choice - Just a really striking cover

[Amanda]

Rachael wrote: "I think I am in ... Easy only though!

A beautiful cover (thanks to Amanda's list) AA
A flowery cover
Readers choice [bookco..."

Thanks Rachael! It really is gorgeous isn't it.

[Rachael]

Amanda wrote: "Rachael wrote: "I think I am in ... Easy only though!

A beautiful cover (thanks to Amanda's list) AA
A flowery cover
Reader..."

Yes ... lets hope the book lives up to its cover!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Woohoo! Our library had JUST put out News of the World by Paulette Jiles today so I grabbed it because ONE, it has a scenic cover, and TWO, I've been looking forward to reading it. I've swapped it on my post. All set now.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Now that is a GOOD book Patty. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did")

[Renee V]

Hope it's not too late to join this challenge - With 2.5 weeks left of holiday's and the read-a-thon I should be able to make a good go of it. But I'll start with 3 solid ones.

1. A beautiful cover. Uprooted
2. A cover you don't like. - Goldenhand
3. A colourful cover. - The Trees
4. A really appropriate cover.
5. A cover that you love. Tell us why! Assassin's Fate - the gold is so pretty
6. A boring cover. Possession
7. A flowery cover.
8. A scenic cover
9. Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Never too late Renee :) And you can start in the morning! yay!

[Mima]

Hard challenge - 9/9

Read a book with:-
1. A beautiful cover. Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta AA ★★★★
(I know this won't be the edition I read but I love this cover!)
2. A cover you don't like. The Secret Science of Magic by Melissa Keil AA ★★★
3. A colourful cover. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo ★★★★
4. A really appropriate cover. Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World by Kelly Jensen ★★★★
(nothing says "Here We Are" like bright red and yellow)
5. A cover that you love. Tell us why! 45 + 47 Stella Street And Everything That Happened by Elizabeth Honey (I love this because it takes me down memory lane - I read it for school back when I was in year 7!)(This isn't exactly the same as the cover I have, my edition doesn't exist on GR) AA ★★★★★
6. A boring cover. Raven Flight by Juliet Marillier AA★★★
7. A flowery cover. Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry ★★★★
8. A scenic cover. Release by Patrick Ness ★★★★
9. Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover:) Green Valentine by Lili Wilkinson AA ★★★
(I saw this when I was looking on my TBR for a flowery cover, but didn't think a leafy cover should count. So I put it here instead)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great list Mima. I have added your name to the list so you can always find your post easily:)

[Sally906]

It's June! It's June - but as my books are earmarked for my trip that starts next week, I'll have to hold off on my challenge books for a few more days.

Plane travel means reading time - and though my days will busy while away - think luge, haunted houses, photography and, naturally, wine tasting tours - most evenings will be spent in front of log fire with a cheese and cold meat platter (no cooking for me) and wine in hand is very conducive to quality reading time :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Happy reading everyone! I hope you're half way through your first books ;) Apart from Sally ;P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "It's June! It's June - but as my books are earmarked for my trip that starts next week, I'll have to hold off on my challenge books for a few more days.

Plane travel means reading time - and thoug..."

Sounds brilliant Sally!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Have fun Sally!
I am well into my first June book The Art of Keeping Secrets

[Vickie]

I left my e-reader in the gym bag so no reading today! Ugh! D:

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Vickie wrote: "I left my e-reader in the gym bag so no reading today! Ugh! D:"

Hate when that happens. With me its usually because I left my glasses at home.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh poor Vickie :( I'm also well into my first - Dear Banjo

[Loren]

Starting with The Good People by Hannah Kent. Been really looking forward to reading this one!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a great one to start with Loren :) Enjoy!

[Jenn]

Starting my challenge with Fire Touched

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 1st - Cover I don't like - Dear Banjo by Sasha Wasley 5★s

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

[Vickie]

That was quick! A cover you didn't like but a 5-star read! We knew that would happen. :)

I'm also not very fond of that cover.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Thanks Vickie ;) And I wouldn't have read the book if I hadn't been sent it for review! So there you go :)

[Deb]

And I am off, beginning with due back soonest Peacemaker

And I still do not like the cover: Normally I like composites but not this one. The main character stands out too pale and the angle of her face and jawline are subtly wrong which bugs me. The black and brown minimalist colour scheme is good, except the blotch of purple in the lower right corner looks like an afterthought that does not fit in.

Also I have just realised that the male lead character - who is meant to be a tough, part First Nations ranger looks a bit like a soft young Tom Cruise.

Luckily, the story is better than the cover.

[Amanda]

I've started on Mount! by Jilly Cooper. It has a wicked cover that I love!
I see what you mean by that cover Deborah! It is truly awful!

[Sharon]

Judging June Challenge

Easy level 3/3

3. A colourful cover: Outback Promise by Maggie Bolitho (AA) 4★
6. A boring cover: The Shack by the Bay by Lea Davey (AA) 5★
7. A flowery cover: The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh (AA) 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great choices Sharon!