Judging June Challenge 2017

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deborah wrote: "Li'l Owl wrote: "3 down 6 to go
#2 Cover I don't like
Scared Yet? by Jaye Ford AA ★★★★★


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

The contents are brilliant Deborah!

[Mima]

I finished my second (appropriate cover) ★★★★

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

My next book is (cover I don't like) I am liking the writing a lot so far but am not loving the plot.

[Odette]

Finished my 2nd book:

9. Reader's choice.
I chose this cover because the dingo (not dog as I initially thought) disappearing down the desolate road seemed to draw me to this book. I missed reading this book previously and am so pleased I got to read it for this challenge.
Coming Rain by Stephen Daisley - 4★s AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Definitely looks like a dog in the picture Odette :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[Janine]

Finished my 4th

#2 A Cover I don't Like
The Jump by Martina Cole 2*

[Suzie]

Read my first book #6 Boring cover by Bill Bateman 2 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bad cover - bad contents! Bad luck Suzie :(

[Li'l Owl]

Finished my 4th / 9
Appropriate Cover

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...

[Suzie]

Brenda wrote: "Bad cover - bad contents! Bad luck Suzie :("

I feel a bit mean, as it's a first novel set in a location I really love - Warrnambool. I think a bit of quality editing could have made a lot of difference

[Amanda]

I've changed my selections again! Hope it's allowed! I've substituted The Other Einstein for Goodwood on pragmatic grounds - I own Goodwood & can read it at any time but have The Other Einstein from he library! I'm also thinking that 9 books was a bit ambitious, but what the heck!

[Amanda]

Have finished Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn. It's an Aussie book set in central Australia when the railway from Alice Springs to Darwin was bing built, not all that long ago. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Amanda wrote: "I've changed my selections again! Hope it's allowed! I've substituted The Other Einstein for Goodwood on pragmatic grounds - I own Goodwood & can read it at any time..."

Aim high Amanda:)
And you can always change your books when necessary.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bad cover - bad contents! Bad luck Suzie :("

I feel a bit mean, as it's a first novel set in a location I really love - Warrnambool. I think a bit of quality editing could have made..."

That happens sadly far too often doesn't it Suzie :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Amanda wrote: "Have finished Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn. It's an Aussie book set in central Australia when the railway from Alice Springs to Darwin was bing built, not all th..."

Glad you loved this one Amanda :) I did too!

[MichelleG]

Hi all, I just realised I haven't posted yet this month.

Hard challenge - 9 books (at least three Aussie authors).
Progress: 9 / 9

Read a book with:
✔ 1. A beautiful cover - Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Read: 13 June, Rated: 3 stars
✔ 2. A cover you don't like - Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs. Read: 9 June, Rated: 5 stars
✔ 3. A colourful cover - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews. Read: 3 June, Rated: 5 stars
✔ 4. A really appropriate cover - Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. Read: 2 June, Rated: 3 stars
✔ 5. A cover that you love. Tell us why! - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews ... I just simply love all things Kate Daniels ;). Read: 3 June, Rated: 5 stars
✔ 6. A boring cover - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh. Read: 9 June, Rated: 4 stars
✔ 7. A flowery cover - The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood . Read: 20 June, Rated: 4 stars
✔ 8. A scenic cover - The Silk Thief by Deborah Challinor. Read: 15 June, Rated: 5 stars
✔ 9. Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover :) - ... I love the simplicity of this cover - Emblaze by Jessica Shirvington . Read: 20 June, Rated: 5 stars

[Nicola]

Was going for just the 3 to start and have finished my first
5. A cover that you love. Tell us why!
The Stonehenge Legacy / Sam Christer
Stonehenge at dawn/dusk what's not to love!
6. A boring cover.
The Soldier's Curse / Meg Keneally AA
8. A scenic cover
Diamond Sky / Annie Seaton AA

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Michelle and Nicola - you are both now on the participants list:)

[MichelleG]

Phrynne wrote: "Michelle and Nicola - you are both now on the participants list:)"

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Nicola]

Phrynne wrote: "Michelle and Nicola - you are both now on the participants list:)"

Thank you!

[Amanda]

Phrynne wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I've changed my selections again! Hope it's allowed! I've substituted The Other Einstein for Goodwood on pragmatic grounds - I own Goodwood & can read..."

Thank you!

[Deb]

I finished my floral cover!
by Barbra Leslie
(and, as I said, unlike the GR image in real life flowers on a black background are all you see)
An unexpected five star from this AA and artist!

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

[Lynxie]

Finished my first:

2. A cover you don't like. Hillary: Tail of the Dog by Angel Gelique ★☆☆☆☆

Epic failure!

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That is a truly horrible cover on what sounds like an even more horrible book! Better luck with your next one:)

[Lynxie]

Phrynne wrote: "That is a truly horrible cover on what sounds like an even more horrible book! Better luck with your next one:)"

Thanks Phrynne, I'm looking forward to the next couple - they should be far better! :)

[Mima]

Book 3/9

A cover that you love: by Elizabeth Honey

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

Has anyone read this? I was shocked to find that none of my Goodreads friends have! It's a classic Aussie kids book about the neighbours from hell. Recommended for anyone who needs a laugh.

[Sharon]

Finished my first one for this challenge last week 7. A flowery cover: The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh 4★

[MichelleG]

Hi all, just a quick update :)

Hard challenge - 9 books (at least three Aussie authors).
Progress: 6 / 9

Read a book with:
✔ 1. A beautiful cover - Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Read: 13 June, Rated: 3 stars
✔ 2. A cover you don't like - Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs. Read: 9 June, Rated: 5 stars
✔ 3. A colourful cover - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews. Read: 3 June, Rated: 5 stars
✔ 4. A really appropriate cover - Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. Read: 2 June, Rated: 3 stars
✔ 5. A cover that you love. Tell us why! - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews ... I just simply love all things Kate Daniels ;). Read: 3 June, Rated: 5 stars
✔ 6. A boring cover - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh. Read: 9 June, Rated: 4 stars
7. A flowery cover - The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood
*Currently Reading* ~ 8. A scenic cover - The Silk Thief by Deborah Challinor
9. Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover :) - ... I love the simplicity of this cover - Emblaze by Jessica Shirvington

[Deb]

I am currently reading my #5 cover that you love.
by Anne McCaffrey

I found it at the back of one of my bookshelves and just had to read it again, it has been years!

This cover is associated for me with the revelation I felt as a teenager when I discovered fantasy fiction. While I don't feel it is the most brilliant cover ever developed, and I am not convinced the artist ever read the book, this cover gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling just to look at. Great book too btw.

[Lynxie]

Finished my second:

4. A really appropriate cover. Welcome To Orphancorp by Marlee Jane Ward AA ★★★★★

Fantastic book!

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

[Janine]

I have finished my 5th

3. A Colourful Cover
Jilted by Rachael Johns(AA) 3*

[Diana]

I've finished this challenge. I only went for the Easy level as I want to concentrate on the Winter Challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Diana!

[Jacm]

Just finished my first fir this challenge: Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare. I really had to push through the first half of this one. Having recently re-listened to 'The city of bones' as an audiobook, I was finding it difficult to connect with the characters. But then came the second half... Boy was it worth the wait! Once the action kicked in, the characters lost their 2D quality & really came to life. The plot also became much more interesting as connections finally started to be made. I can't say much about with our ruining it but I will say that it was definitely worth pushing through the tedium at the start & bumped my overall rating up significantly. 4★

[Leonie]

Deborah wrote: "I am currently reading my #5 cover that you love.
by Anne McCaffrey

I found it at the back of one of my bookshelves and just had to read it again, it h..."

One of my old favourites!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished :)

Last one - #1 - Beautiful Cover - Wimmera by Mark Brandi (the beautiful serenity of the cover in no way depicts what's inside!) 3★s

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


Judging June Challenge

9/9

Read a book with:-
1. A beautiful cover - Wimmera by Mark Brandi 3★s
AA
2. A cover you don't like - Dear Banjo by Sasha Wasley 5★s AA
3. A colourful cover - The Lucky One by Caroline Overington 2.5★s AA
4. A really appropriate cover - Beneath the Apple Leaves by Harmony Verna 5★s
5. A cover that you love. Tell us why! - The Perfect Husband by Chris Taylor 5★s AA eye catching
6. A boring cover - Jeopardy in July by Barbara Venkataraman 4★s
7. A flowery cover - Death at Egg Harbor by Alannah Rogers 2★s
8. A scenic cover - Diamond Sky by Annie Seaton 5★s AA
9. Reader's choice. Tell us why you chose this cover:) - Forgotten by Nicole Trope 5★s AA creepy

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good work Brenda:)

[Diana]

Congratulations Brenda, great effort.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks girls :)

[Mima]

Finally finished my 4th!

Cover I didn't like AA ★★★

[Vickie]

Finished fourth book, #1 Beautiful Cover: Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre (1978). A beautiful cover for a beautiful Hugo- and Nebula-winning fantasy.


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Easy Progress: 3/3 | Medium Upgrade Progress: 1/3
Original post updated with rating and link to 20-word review.

[Janine]

Finished my 6th

#8 A Scenic Cover
MacKenzie Crossing by Kaye Dobbie(AA) 4*

[Carolyn]

I've just finished my #2 Cover I don't like Size Zero by A.C. Moyer and can report that you can tell a book by it's cover as I didn't like the book either - 2★ from me (although it's mostly rated 4-5★ so far)

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

[Amanda]

Brenda wrote: "Finished :)

Last one - #1 - Beautiful Cover - Wimmera by Mark Brandi (the beautiful serenity of the cover in no way depicts what's i..."

I am really impressed! You must be a fast reader!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Amanda :) Yes I'm lucky to be able to!

[Noelene]

Mima wrote: "Book 3/9

A cover that you love: by Elizabeth Honey

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

Has anyone read this? I..."

It is a recommended text that children in Queensland Year6 state schools can use. Haven't read it myself but lots of kids in Queensland have. I have read her other one - Don't Pat the Wombat, also a recommended Year 6 text. I enjoyed that book.

[Lynxie]

And I've finished my three:

Read a book with:-
1. A Beautiful cover. The Recipient by Dean Mayes AA ★★★★☆
2. A cover you don't like. Hillary: Tail of the Dog by Angel Gelique ★☆☆☆☆
4. A really appropriate cover. Welcome To Orphancorp by Marlee Jane Ward AA ★★★★★

Finished my last The Recipient - my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Lynxie

[Lynxie]

Thanks Phrynne - I don't think I'll add anymore. But it feels good to have finished a challenge for the first time in a while :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It is very satisfying isn't it!

[Janine]

Finished my 7th

#5 A Cover that I love
The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes 3*