Spring Challenge - Ist September -30th November 2017

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Going well Odette:)

[Odette]

Thanks, Phyrnne. Perhaps I have been too ambitious with this challenge, but will see how I go,

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

As I always say, if it was easy then it wouldn't be a challenge:)

[Odette]

Phrynne wrote: "As I always say, if it was easy then it wouldn't be a challenge:)"

That's the attraction of a challenge!

[Odette]

Finished 8th book for this challenge: The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey
This book was a great five star read for me.

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★
The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey - 5★ AA

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Odette wrote: "Finished 8th book for this challenge: The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey
This book was a great five star read for me.
..."

I must read that one Odette - lots of high ratings for it :)

[Odette]

Here is a review that I just wrote for The Dark Lake

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

[Kerri_M]

Finished my 5th book (English author)

by Fiona Barton ★★★★

I listened to this one on audiobook. The story is told from the point of view from 5 or 6 different characters, and the audiobook format suited this well, with different narrators for different characters/chapters. I had previously read "The Widow" by the same author, and started this one not realising that there was an overlap of characters, but the storylines are completely separate, there is no need to read these two books in order.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Sure could have picked a better father for the Father's Day selection!

3★ for A Lesson in Violence aka She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kerri_M]

Spent many hours this weekend on public transport all around Sydney. The up side was plenty of reading time. Finished my last book - with a horse in it.

Dead Heat by Dick Francis
3 stars

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Kerri!

[Odette]

Finished my 9th book for this challenge:

5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.
A Gem of a Problem by Irene Sauman - 3.5★ AA

[PattyMacDotComma]

I replaced the historical fiction I didn't finish with a short Aussie one by Irene Sauman, Saddled with Death. It's a free prequel, still available on Amazon, and it includes the beginning of the first book in the series, A Gem of a Problem, which Odette just read above.
3★ Link to my review

[Technically, it's a novella, not a novel, but added to the book I partly read plus the beginning of the next in the series, I hope I have enough pages to count for the challenge. It's the best I can do at the moment!)

[Trevor]

So due to some travel that i have done in the last couple of months, I have had to change my books for the challenge. My list of books is now:
My selection of books for the challenge:

1) Father's day - TBC
2) At least 10 years old - Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
3) Halloween - The Living and the Dead in Winsford by Håkan Nesser - 3★
4) English author - The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith - 3★
5) Historical - Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
5) Horse in story - The Great Melbourne Cup Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield - 2★(and this is generous)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

I hope your last choice is a better read for you Trevor :)

[Trevor]

Brenda wrote: "I hope your last choice is a better read for you Trevor :)"

I do too, I haven't had any really good books for this challenge so far.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

No, disappointing for you :(

[Li'l Owl]

Trevor wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I hope your last choice is a better read for you Trevor :)"

I do too, I haven't had any really good books for this challenge so far."

That's not good, Trevor. Maybe the upcoming months will be much better reads. Let's hope so. =o)

[Li'l Owl]

All Done!! All great reads for this challenge. Thanks to Phrynne for another fun one =o)

Celebration Time!
Celebrate events in September, October and November. 6/6

1. Father's Day
Book which Features a father as a character.
Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay 5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. September is Healthy Aging month.
Book Ten Years Old
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. Halloween
Read a Scary Thriller or a Chilling Suspense Novel
Raven Black by Ann Cleeves 4★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. October 13th is English Language Day.
Book Written by an English Author.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 5★'s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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...

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...



How can I resist such a clever challenge? And short, too! Sign me up please, Phrynne ت

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Great work Owl. The new challenge is ready to rock and roll in a few days!

[Li'l Owl]

Oh goody! I'm passing up the bingo challenge so I'm looking forward to this one! =o)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Owl :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

My English author is a new favourite, C.J. Sansom, who wrote Dissolution. Mysterious historical fiction at its best. Love it!
5★ Link to my review

[Odette]

Finished the 8th book for this challenge. Two to go now!
Spindrift by Tamara McKinley

5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.
A Gem of a Problem by Irene Sauman - 3.5★ AA
Spindrift by Tamara McKinley - 4★ AA

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Doing well Odette!

[Odette]

Thanks, Brenda.
True History of the Kelly Gang Peter Carey is up next. I obtained a copy through the Library and Borrow Box.

[Odette]

Here is my review of Spindrift:

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

[Li'l Owl]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Owl :)"

=o)

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Finished:)
12/12

1. Father's Day is celebrated in September in Australia. Read a book which features a father as a character.
Watching You by Michael Robotham 11/10/2017 5 stars
Northwest Angle by William Kent Krueger 2/11/17 5 stars

2. September is Healthy Aging month. Read a book which is at least ten years old
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie 17/9/17 4 stars
D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton 3 stars

3. Of course we all know Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel,
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 4 stars 6/9/17
The Cellar by Minette Walters 4 stars 4/8/17

4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author.
Red Bones by Ann Cleeves 4/9/17 4stars
Saturday Requiem by Nicci French 11/10/17 5 stars

5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.
Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear 3/10/17 3 stars
The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters 4 stars 11/11/17

6. Also in November is Melbourne Cup Day. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover..
Blind Justice by Bruce Alexander4 stars 8/11/17
Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen 4 stars 9/11/17

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Phrynne!

[Zoey]

Finished here too :)

6/6

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★

3. Of course we all know Halloween is in October. Read a scary thriller or a chilling suspense novel,
Sacrifice by Sharon Bolton 5★

4. October 13th is English Language Day. Read a book written by an English author.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins 3★

5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen 4★

6. Also in November is Melbourne Cup Day. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover..
Murder in Thrall by Anne Cleeland 1★

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Zoey:)

[PattyMacDotComma]

All done! Lots of horses in Yellowstone in this pack trip mystery, Back Of Beyond by C.J. Box.
3.5 to 4★ Link to my review

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Good job Zoey and Patty!

[Trevor]

Finished my last book of the challenge, and this was a wonderfully stupid story which I loved - Everything You Told Me by Lucy Dawson - 4★, my review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

1) Father's day - Everything You Told Me by Lucy Dawson - 4★2) At least 10 years old - Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
3) Halloween - The Living and the Dead in Winsford by Håkan Nesser - 3★
4) English author - The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith - 3★
5) Historical - Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
5) Horse in story - The Great Melbourne Cup Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield - 2★(and this is generous)

Thanks to the moderators for another enjoyable challenge.

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Trevor:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Trevor! Good job :)

[Odette]

Finished 11th book for this challenge:

6. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover.
True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey - 4★ AA

[Jane]

Finished my second go-around with:

4. English Author Requiem by Celina Grace 3.5*

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Jane :)

[Odette]

Completed Dick Francis's Damage by Felix Francis and 12 books for this challenge:

1. Father's Day is celebrated in September in Australia. Read a book which features a father as a character.
The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths - 4★
The Ice Beneath Her by Camilla Grebe - 4★


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★
First published 1974
The Property of a Gentleman: One House. Many Secrets. by Catherine Gaskin - 4★


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★
The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey - 5★ AA


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


5. November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Read a historical mystery.
A Gem of a Problem by Irene Sauman - 3.5★ AA
Spindrift by Tamara McKinley - 4★ AA


6. Also in November is Melbourne Cup Day. Read a book which has a horse in the story or on the cover.
True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey - 4★ AA
Dick Francis's Damage by Felix Francis - 4★

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Odette:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Odette!!

[Odette]

Thanks, Phyrnne and Brenda. Another enjoyable challenge!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

It was, wasn't it :)

[Judith]

I have to admit defeat, only 3 out of 6 completed. Hopefully I’ll manage more in summer

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

But you successfully read three of the books Judith:) Look on the positive side!!!

[Carolyn]

Forgot to mark this as finished. Another very enjoyable challenge!

✔ 1. Father's Day - Flashpoint by Felicity Young 3.5★ AA
✔ 2. Healthy aging, book over 10y old - Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 5★
✔ 3. Halloween - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 4★
✔ 4. English Author - Broken Bones by Angela Marsons 5★
✔ 5. Historical Mystery - A Murder of Crows by P.F. Chisholm
✔ 6. Horse on cover or story - The Horse Thief by Tea Cooper 4★ AA

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Good work Carolyn:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Carolyn! Great job :)