Spring Challenge - Ist September -30th November 2017

[Anastasia]

Finished my last book for the challenge- Father as a character The Black Box
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Anastasia! You've time to do it all again :)

[Anastasia]

Thanks Brenda Once is enough for me

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Haha! Happy reading!

[Li'l Owl]

Finished my fourth
6. November is Melbourne Cup Day.
Book with a Horse in the story.
For Kicks by Dick Francis 5★'s

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

[Jenny]

Li'l Owl wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I have finished this challenge.

My review for the last book


The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry - 5 ★ ..."

Thanks, Li'l Owl.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 9th - #2 (10+ years old (1997)) Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb 5★s

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

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 10th - #3 Chilling Suspense - Little Secrets by Anna Snoekstra 5★s

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

[Odette]

Finished my 4th for this challenge:

2. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old.

First published and set in 1974, I really enjoyed this well written mystery. It highlighted for me the social and technological changes that have occurred in my lifetime. No mobile phones, No reliable DNA testing for paternity till the 1980s. Only Diners, American express and some store credit cards.

The Property of a Gentleman: One House. Many Secrets. by Catherine Gaskin - 4★

[PattyMacDotComma]

Aussie author Michael Robotham's debut novel is hardly about healthy ageing (people keep dying), but it WAS written 13 years ago. The Suspect introduces a now popular character, psychologist Joe O'Loughlin.
5★ Link to my review

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Aussie author Michael Robotham's debut novel is hardly about healthy ageing (people keep dying), but it WAS written 13 years ago. The Suspect introduces a now popula..."

I like Joe. You have reminded me to get back to the series. I think I am on number seven.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Phrynne wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Aussie author Michael Robotham's debut novel is hardly about healthy ageing (people keep dying), but it WAS written 13 years ago. [book:The Suspect|20178424..."

Phrynne, I wonder how many series you've read or are still reading. Hundreds, I'm sure!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

I'm an addict Patty:)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm an addict Patty:)"

I'd say it keeps you off the streets but I'm sure you said once that you listen to audio when you walk. :)

[Jane]

Saw that the new Felix Francis was out so had to switch my:
Horse on cover or story to Pulse by Felix Francis 4*
One of his better ones.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Jane :)

[Li'l Owl]

Finished my fifth (5/6)
5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night
Read a Historical Mystery.

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
5★'s

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

[Li'l Owl]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm an addict Patty:)"

I'd say it keeps you off the streets but I'm sure you said once that you listen to audio when you walk. :)"

You are so right, Patty! She is still able to run amuck! LOL 😉

[Li'l Owl]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm an addict Patty:)"

As many of us are, Phrynne. =o)
I've been having trouble remembering what has been happening in previous series books at present, of which I'm none too happy about.
So as an answer to the problem I've decided to read only a few series at a time, reading them close together. It works well except that there are so many books I'm wanting to read that are the first in a series!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Li'l Owl wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm an addict Patty:)"

As many of us are, Phrynne. =o)
I've been having trouble remembering what has been happening in previous series books at present, of which I'm none too happ..."

Occupational hazard, Owl! I'm not planning to finish this series, but others will like it, I'm sure.

Jamie Quinn is back in #2 of The Jamie Quinn Mysteries, The Case of the Killer Divorce by Barbara Venkataraman.
3★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Li'l Owl wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm an addict Patty:)"

As many of us are, Phrynne. =o)
I've been having trouble remembering what has been happening in previous series books at present, of which I'm none too happ..."

Remembering anything is a problem these days. That's why I prefer series where you get to know the lead characters really well but each book is its own separate story. Most crime series are like that.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 11th - Historical Mystery - Colours of Gold by Kaye Dobbie 5★s

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

[Jane]

Finished the challenge with :

4. English Author No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Short Stories by Lee Child 4*

Contemplating a second go round as we are only half-way through the season!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Jane :) And go for it! That'd be great :)

[Odette]

Finished my 5th book for this challenge:

4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author.
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris - 3.5★

[Li'l Owl]

Phrynne wrote: "Li'l Owl wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm an addict Patty:)"

As many of us are, Phrynne. =o)
I've been having trouble remembering what has been happening in previous series books at present, of which ..."


That's a good point, Phrynne, thank you. I hadn't thought of it that way. I think my fibromylagia is causing something called 'fibro fog' which makes it a little hard to keep small details straight. We made a small change in my medicine so it should help.
I'll have to remember that! No pun intended =o)

[Odette]

Finished my 6th book for this challenge. It has been a long time since I read a book by Dean Koontz. I enjoyed this and look forward to reading further books in the same series.

3. Of course we all know Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel,
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz - 4★

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

It's a great series Odette:)

[Rob]

Just finished Michael Robotham's Suspect. Like Patty from an earlier comment, I couldn't believe that this was his fist. I know that this had been said before but I really could NOT put it down.

[Zoey]

Finished my 3rd & 4th

1. Father's Day is celebrated in September in Australia. Read a book which features a father as a character.
The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf 5★

2. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 4★

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Rob wrote: "Just finished Michael Robotham's Suspect. Like Patty from an earlier comment, I couldn't believe that this was his fist. I know that this had been said before but I really could NOT put it down."

I loved Suspect as well Rob :)

[Odette]

Phrynne wrote: "It's a great series Odette:)"

It is a great series, which I will be reading more of. It has been some years since I read a Dean Koontz book. I always liked his books.
I still have copies in a bookcase of Twilight Eyes and Hideaway!

[Jane]

Finished the first set so here's a second one:

1. Father's Day Two Nights> by Kathy Reichs 2*
2. Healthy aging, book over 10y old The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham AA 4*
3. Halloween, suspense Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 4*
4. English Author Requiem by Celina Grace 3.5*
5. Historical Mystery Dead Man's Chest by Kerry Greenwood AA 3*
6. Horse on cover or story Dead Ringer by John Francome 3.5*

One down already!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Jane :)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished with Murder at Blue Falls by Maggie Bishop 4★s

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

Spring Challenge - 1/9/17 - 30/11/17

Double :)

12/12

1. Father's Day is celebrated in September in Australia. Read a book which features a father as a character.

Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay 5★s
Little Girl Lost by Brian McGilloway 5★s

2. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old.

The Marx Sisters by Barry Maitland 4★s (1994)
Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb 5★s(1997)

3. Of course we all know Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel.

Little Secrets by Anna Snoekstra 5★s
See Jane Die by Erica Spindler 5★s

4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author.

Burn Out by Alan Scholefield 4★s
Deadly Intent by Sheryl Browne 3★s

5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.

Colours of Gold by Kaye Dobbie 5★s
The Mitford Murders by Jessica Fellowes 5★s

6. Also in November is Melbourne Cup Day. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover..

Murder at Blue Falls by Maggie Bishop 4★s
Live and Let Diet by Morgana Best 3★s

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Great work Brenda:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Li'l Owl]

Well done, Brenda! =o)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Thanks Owl :)

[Janine]

Challenge Finished
1. Father's Day is celebrated in September in Australia. Read a book which features a father as a character.
Fever City: A Thriller by Tim Baker READ 2*

2. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old.
Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter READ 4*

3. Of course we all know Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel,
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham READ 4*

4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie READ 4*

5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.
The Scent of Murder by Felicity Young READ 4*

6. Also in November is Melbourne Cup Day. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover..
Cutter by Laura Crum READ 2*

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Congratulations Janine:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Janine!! Great job :)

[Li'l Owl]

Job well done, Janine! =o)

[Kerri_M]

Finished my 4th -

4. October. Read a book written by an English author.

Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear ★★★☆

Maisie goes back to France for the first time since the war.

This series is my current "easy reads", so nice to be able to plug one into a challenge :)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

It's good when that works Kerri :)

[MaryG2E]

Really pleased that I've finished this most enjoyable challenge, with a month to spare!
Spring Challenge 01/09/2017 - 30/11/2017
Celebration Time
Progress: 6/6

1. Father's Day is celebrated in September in Australia. Read a book which features a father as a character:
Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay 5★s
2. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old:
Sunset Limited by James Lee Burke (Published 1996) 3★s
3. Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel:
Wreck by Fleur Ferris (AA) 4★s
4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author:
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes 4★s
(Although this book is well-established in the Literary Fiction genre (Man Booker winner), it has a genuine mystery, and a wicked twist in the tail, so I feel confident it fits the requirements for this challenge.)
5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery:
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue 4.5★s
6. Also in November is Melbourne Cup Day. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover:
Punter's Luck: A John Punter racing Mystery by Peter Klein (AA) 3.5★s

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Mary! Great job :)

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Mary! Glad you enjoyed the Challenge:)

[Li'l Owl]

Nice! Well done, Mary!

[Odette]

Just finished 7th book for this challenge.

This book is the first in a new series of psychological thrillers. I have read standalone books which I have enjoyed by the same author.

4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author.
Inside The Whispers by A.J. Waines - 4★