November Challenge 2017- Clean up time

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Love your original thinking Brad and Deborah. I am linking your names right now:)

[Suzie]

I'm going to try for Easy TASKS.
1. On shelf longest: Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
2. Series started but not finished: Beyond the Edge of the Map by A.L. Tait - The Mapmaker Chronicles #4 - AA
3. Bought book: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green
4. Old publication (not oldest, but old enough I reckon. I have a lot of classics on my shelf and I'm not currently in the mood for Cervantes or Tolstoy): Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome - originally published 1900

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Welcome to the challenge Suzie. I have linked your name:)

[Nicole]

Haven't finished October's challenge and planning Novembers, so I'm going easy again.

Minimum of 4

TASKS

1) Read the book which has been on your TBR shelf the longest.
I am a late starter to Goodreads, so my TBR shelf dates back only to September when I added In the Woods by Tana French.

2) Read a book from a series you have started but not finished.
Force of Nature is the second in a series by Jane Harper. Enjoyed the first The Dry, so am looking forward to the next. Ms Harper is also Australian.


3) Read a book you bought but have not got round to reading yet.
Cupcakes at Carrington's by Alexandra Brown. This is the book before Christmas at Carrington's. I bought it a few months ago specifically to read in November in preparation for Christmas at Carrington's, which will be part of my Christmas marathon of reads in December!

4) Read the book with the oldest publication date on your shelf. The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie. First published in 1923. I started this book yonks (years) ago and never finished! Hoping November will be the finishing date!

Enjoy your reads everyone! Loving these challenges and looking at everyone's lists.

[Odette]

Here we go again! I am going for the medium level - spell it out with 5 books and all 5 are aussie authors. They are mostly books I have on order at the Library which look as though they should be available very soon. Also just won a copy of The Life to Come in a giveway.

I have chosen the word FLATS. The connection with the Melbourne Cup is the Flemington Racecourse where the race is held. The racecourse is situated on the 'flats' of the Marybrynong River. According to its history, the first race meeting at Flemington was held on the rough river 'flats' in March 1840.

F: First Person by Richard Flanagan - 4★ AA
L: The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine - 4★
A: Assassin by Tara Moss - 4★ AA
T: Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty - 3★ AA
S: Soon by Lois Murphy - 4★ AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done with the history there Odette! I had no idea about that :)

[Diana]

Brenda wrote: "Well done with the history there Odette! I had no idea about that :)"

Wow and all Aussie authors too, well done.

[Odette]

Diana wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done with the history there Odette! I had no idea about that :)"

Wow and all Aussie authors too, well done."

Thanks, Diana and Brenda. Now to wait and see if I enjoy my choices.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Fingers crossed!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nicole and Odette - you are linked:)

[Kylie]

Hi Phrynne, I've noticed my name isn't linked in the second message. My post is number 23 if that helps. Thanks, Kylie. :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sorry Kylie. I think it must have come through while I was linking the others. Doing it now:)

[Odette]

Phrynne wrote: "Nicole and Odette - you are linked:)"

Thanks, Phrynne

[Jacm]

I'm going for Easy this time around.
TASK 3/4

1. On TBR longest: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 3★
2. Series started but not finished: Maybe by Morris GleitzmanAA 4★
3. Book I've bought but not read: Alice by Christina Henry 3★
4. Oldest publication date on TBR: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Welcome Jacm and you are linked:)

[Krystal]

I'm really enjoying the November trivia that is coming through with this challenge!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Yes it certainly has everyone thinking!!!

[Janine]

Back from Holidays and ready for a big month of reading so I will go for Hard
10/10

1. On TBR Longest: Cockroaches by Jo Nesbø READ 3*
2. Series started but not finished: Diamond Sky by Annie Seaton(AA) READ 5*
3. Book bought but not read: Daughter of Mine by Fiona Lowe(AA) READ 5*
4. Oldest pub date on TBR: A Room with a View by E.M. Forster READ 2*
R. Scream for Me by Karen Rose READ 4*
A. One to Watch by Rachel Amphlett(AA) READ 4*
C. The Midnight Line by Lee Child READ 4*
I. I Can See You by Karen Rose READ 4*
N. Not a Sound by Heather Gudenkauf READ 4*
G. Fear Nothing by Lisa Gardner READ 3*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good choices Janine:) Your name is linked.

[Karina]

Easy for the November Shelf Clean Up (Busy month for me, but will adjust my challenge if I’m likely to finish early)
TASKS
3/4 (1 Aussie Author)

1) TBR shelf the longest.
Quintana of Charyn By Melina Marchetta (AA) Marked TBR 7/9/2012
2) Read a book from a series you have started but not finished.
Fire Touched By Patricia Briggs Book 9 in the Mercy Thompson series 5 ★’s
3) Read a book you bought but have not got round to reading yet.
Night Broken By Patricia Briggs Book 8 in the Mercy Thompson series 5★’s
4) Read the book with the oldest publication date on your shelf.
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast By Robin McKinley 1978 4 ★’s

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Thanks Karina. You are linked:)

[Jane]

November Clean Up Challenge
4/7
Medium - SPELL-IT-OUT (Read min 5 books) two Aussie authors

CRICKET
C - Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron AA 4*
R - Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 4*
I - The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro 2*
C - Requiem by Celina Grace 3.5*
K - Rip Off by Kel Robertson AA 4*
E - All The Pretty Girls by J.T. Ellison 4*
T - The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham AA 4*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have linked your name Jane:)

[Krystal]

Had to switch a few of mine around as I couldn't get a copy of one. Will now be reading All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld as my second AA. :)

[MichelleG]

Hi Phrynne,

When you next have a spare sec, can you please link me in?

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have been watching out for you to come back:) I will go and do it now!

[MichelleG]

Phrynne wrote: "I have been watching out for you to come back:) I will go and do it now!"

Thanks Phyrnne :)

Sorry for the delay, I've been battling morning sickness so getting on the computer can be a bit hit and miss.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Done. Some good books there too!
Sorry about the morning sickness but congrats on the pregnancy!!!
Have you already got children or is this your first?

[MichelleG]

Phrynne wrote: "Done. Some good books there too!
Sorry about the morning sickness but congrats on the pregnancy!!!
Have you already got children or is this your first?"

Thanks, I love rummaging through my tbr, there are always so many gems to find :)

Thank you, it's my first, so very exciting... I'm 18 weeks now, so I'm really hoping that the morning sickness finishes soon lol

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm sure it will and in the end it is worth it!!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MichelleG wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have been watching out for you to come back:) I will go and do it now!"

Thanks Phyrnne :)

Sorry for the delay, I've been battling morning sickness so getting on the computer can..."

Woohoo!!! Congratulations Michelle!! So very exciting :)

[MichelleG]

Phrynne wrote: "I'm sure it will and in the end it is worth it!!!!"

Thanks Phyrnne, It's worth it already :D. We've been trying for 4.5yrs, so everything about this feels like a blessing... even the morning sickness lol ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MichelleG wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm sure it will and in the end it is worth it!!!!"

Thanks Phyrnne, It's worth it already :D. We've been trying for 4.5yrs, so everything about this feels like a blessing... even t..."

I'll keep everything crossed for you that the rest of your pregnancy is sickness and trouble free with a delightful bundle of joy at the end :) Please keep us updated too Michelle, won't you :)

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "MichelleG wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have been watching out for you to come back:) I will go and do it now!"

Woohoo!!! Congratulations Michelle!! So very exciting :)"

Thanks Brenda, I've had m/s for months, have a huge stomach, swollen feet etc etc and have never been happier ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Lol! When the baby is born you forget all of that:) So exciting Michelle!

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "MichelleG wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm sure it will and in the end it is worth it!!!!"

I'll keep everything crossed for you that the rest of your pregnancy is sickness and trouble free with a delightful bundle of joy at the end :) Please keep us updated too Michelle, won't you :)"

Thank you so much, you're so sweet. I'll still be around enjoying all your fantastic challenges :D ... P.S. We found out we're having a boy!

[MichelleG]

Phrynne wrote: "Lol! When the baby is born you forget all of that:) So exciting Michelle!"

hahaha that's what people say, I will have to wait and see lol... I'm not due until April, so still a while to wait :)

Thank you so much for your kindness and excitement :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MichelleG wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MichelleG wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm sure it will and in the end it is worth it!!!!"

I'll keep everything crossed for you that the rest of your pregnancy is sickness and trouble fr..."

Oh that is awesome!!! It's lovely to have a boy first so your following children always have a big brother to look up to :) My daughter told me that and was thrilled when she had her first born as a boy! Glad you're going to stick around for the challenges - at least until the birth ;) You mightn't have a lot of time to read after ;)

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "MichelleG wrote: "Brenda wrote: "MichelleG wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm sure it will and in the end it is worth it!!!!"

I'll keep everything crossed for you that the rest of your pregnancy is sickn..."

I have to admit when I heard that the baby was a boy, I felt a little of the same :).

hahaha now you're scaring me...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!!

[Sally906]

Congratulations Michelle. I think the royal baby is due in April too so hopefully will be a princess for your boy to marry.

LOL. I have George bagged for my granddaughter though I’ll have to stop mucking around as Lily now says that’s my Prince whenever George appears on the TV. It’s kind of a family joke that got out of hand :)

Once the morning sickness passes you’ll enjoy the whole experience.

[MichelleG]

Hahahaha Prince George is very cute, you have good taste lol. My husbands name is George, so I might be a little biased ;)

[Ace]

Aww congratulations Michelle and George 👪 what great news, all the best with the morning sickness, I hope it goes away soon :(

[Ace]

When I saw 17 unread messages here I thought everyone must be working on their challenges and posting their links but this was better Michelle x

[Li'l Owl]

Oh, Michelle! What happy news for you and your hubby! Congratulations on your little boy!
xxx

[MichelleG]

Ace wrote: "Aww congratulations Michelle and George 👪 what great news, all the best with the morning sickness, I hope it goes away soon :("

Thanks Ace, that's very kind :D

[MichelleG]

Ace wrote: "When I saw 17 unread messages here I thought everyone must be working on their challenges and posting their links but this was better Michelle x"

Sorry, I guess I/ we got a little excited lol <3

[MichelleG]

Li'l Owl wrote: "Oh, Michelle! What happy news for you and your hubby! Congratulations on your little boy!
xxx"

Thank you Li'l Owl, it is wonderful news <3. My husband is so excited he's shopping for baby things already - i think the baby is going to have a bigger wardrobe than me by the time he's born lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Congratulations Michelle. I think the royal baby is due in April too so hopefully will be a princess for your boy to marry.

LOL. I have George bagged for my granddaughter though I’ll have to stop ..."

Hahaha! Sally that's classic!

[Diana]

Congratulations Michelle and George