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Spring Challenge - Ist September -30th November 2017
Rhondda wrote: "Li'l Owl wrote: "Brenda wrote: "
Pulse by Felix FrancisHere's your last choice too :)"
Ooh! I didn't even know this was out! Thanks Rhon..."
I have the entire library of books written by both Dick and Felix. These books are what got me into reading in the first place so I'm ever grateful! Love them all!
I would love to hear your thoughts on this one! I'm so pleased that you mentioned this is coming out soon! Thanks again Rhondda!
Finished my first The Fixer by Joseph FinderThis one was an audiobook, and it was narrated by the same guy who narrates the Reacher books. He read in exactly the same style, to the point that I started noticing how much alike Lee Childs and Joseph Finders writing style was.
To the point that I ended up googling both of them, and looking at their pictures, to make sure it wasn't a Superman / Clark Kent thing!
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Finished my first (1/6)#4. English Author
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
5★'s
Review to follow
Finished my second book- a historical mystery The Castlemaine Murders
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Li'l Owl wrote: "Finished my first (1/6)#4. English Author
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
5★'s
Review to follow"
Full review
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Off to a bad start, I'm afraid, with historical mystery The Girl from Munich by Aussie author Tania Blanchard. I didn't make it to the end, but others have loved it, so don't let me put you off.
Link to my brief notes
Finished 1st book for this challenge:1. Read a book which features a father as a character.
Police detective, Peter Lindgren has a son Albin, whose life he does not seem to want to become too involved in
Whose Body? is taking away my will to live, but I will persist
Finished my historical novel - Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood - 3★1) Father's day - The Destroyers by Christopher Bollen
2) At least 10 years old - Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
3) Halloween - Emancipation by Jo Michaels
4) English author - The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle
5) Historical - Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
5) Horse in story - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie by Rita Mae Brown
Finished my second (2/6)Book ten years old
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
5★'shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my third (3/6)Book with Father as main character
Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay
5★'shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Had a couple of good reads recently, but this wasn't one of them. Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker was my Halloween choice. 
3★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Finished book one - 1. Father's Day is celebrated in September in Australia. Read a book which features a father as a character.
A Woman Scorned by Chris Taylor - 5 ★
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Finished book two - 3. Of course we all know Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel,
Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford - 5 ★
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Finished my second book for this challenge1. Father's Day.
DCI Nelson has two daughters in their late teens, Laura and Rebecca. Also baby Kate, whose mother is Ruth.
The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths - 4★
My first one finished5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.
Her Royal Spyness
Rhys Bowen 4★
Finished my 4th book for this challenge -by an English author Death of a Nurse
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Finished my Melbourne Cup book The Great Melbourne Cup Mysteryhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished: One more book to read to finish this challenge.3. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old.
Last Known Victim by Erica Spindler 5 ★ - 21 / 09 / 2017
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4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author.
The Night Stalker by Robert Bryndza - 5 ★ - 16 / 09 / 2017
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5. Also in November is Melbourne Cup Day. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover.
Come Sundown by Nora Roberts - 5 ★ - 14 / 09 / 2017
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Finished my 2nd -
- book over 10 years old.3.5 stars, but I think this was actually a re-read, think I might have read it, or something with a very similar storyline, Will keep going with the Maisie Dobbs series though.
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- book over 10 years old.3.5 stars, but I think this was actually a re-read, think I might have read it, or something with a very similar st..."
I like that series . I am steadily working my way through it:)
Phrynne wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "Finished my 2nd - - book over 10 years old.3.5 stars, but I think this was actually a re-read, think I might have read it, or something with a..."
I read a few random ones a few years ago, but now have started at the beginning of the series, and read them properly!
by properly, I mean of course, in order :)
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Lol! I always like reading them in order too:)
Phrynne wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "by properly, I mean of course, in order :)"Lol! I always like reading them in order too:)"
Yes, me too! I've had to make an executive decision to choose only a few series to read in quick succession as I can't remember well enough if they're months or more apart! Perhaps my feather brain needs dusting??
I have finished this challenge.My review for the last book
The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry - 5 ★ - 25 / 09 / 2017
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2nd one finished3. Of course we all know Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel,
Sacrifice
Sharon Bolton 5★
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I've finally finished the measly 200 pages of Whose Body? I've left a short review at hhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...I found it irritating in so many respects. While it was interesting as an early example of the genre it does not weather time well. The dialogue was tedious, characters were largely unsympathetic. It portrays the ugly side of the British class system Looking forward to moving on to other titles.
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Brenda wrote: "You've link the book page Judith, not your review :)"Thanks Brenda, must admit I'm keen to move on from this book. It really had me looking for something to do other than reading - unusual for me:)
Finished my second book for the challenge The Great Melbourne Cup Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield, which was neither really great or much of a mystery, was very much of it's time - 2★
Jenny wrote: "I have finished this challenge.My review for the last book
The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry - 5 ★ - 25 / 09 / 20..."
That was fast! Well done, Jenny!
Finished my third book for this challenge. I did not enjoy this as much as I had expected.2. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old.
First published in 2003
Lost Light by Michael Connelly - 3★
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Here's your last choice too :)"
Ooh! I didn't even know this was out! Thanks Rhondda! Believe it o..."
I agree. I love reading these books - the atmosphere and the background as well as for the stories. I always pre-order the novels for my kindle and they are a lovely surprise when they pop up .