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An additional Annual Challenge for 2018 - A-Z
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5 different sorts of green = 58.5% green. BUT the criteria does say emerald cover which my interpretation of means 100% or close to. If you can find something else with more green, please do so - if you're struggling, go for it :)
Brenda wrote: "I'm surprised at the results Krystal - http://labs.tineye.com/color/7c2376fa......"Thanks so much! I'll keep it as a last resort haha
Quite a fascinating little test, isn't it!
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You know the feeling of anticipation when you are so desperately looking forward to reading a book, only to feel let down by the actual experience of reading it? I've had that with 'Lincoln in the Bardo' these last few days. Was thinking 2 stars but gave 3 as I appreciate that Saunders has taken a novel approach to tell a tale. However I was hoping for much more about the Lincolns. Did not feel much like historical fiction at all really.
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Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
My 18th:P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Finished A: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini 3.5★.It took a little while to get used the shift in narrator for each chapter but once the connections became more clear I enjoyed it. The overall effect really highlights how lives intertwine and no-one's story is complete without a piece from someone else.
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The Summer of New Beginnings by Bette Lee CrosbyReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my 2nd for this challenge: B - Read a book which you BORROWED – Thornwood House by Anna Romer. Simply magnificent - 5 stars. :) Hoping to get at least one more crossed off for this one by the end of March... otherwise I'll be very much behind the eight ball. lol
Finished H - Read a HISTORICAL book set in two different time periodsBlackout by Connie Willis
A firm 5 out of 5, review here
Finished 9th book for this challenge:F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series:
The Missing Ones by Patricia Gibney (Detective Lottie Parker #1) - 3★
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A - Z Challenge - PART 2
Duration: 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018
Progress: 26/26
A - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited
B - Read a book which you BORROWED
C - Read a book with a CAT on the cover
D - Read a book which has DARK themes
E - Read a book with an EMERALD cover
F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series
G- Read a book from a GENRE you don't usually read
H - Read a HISTORICAL book set in two different time periods
I - Read a book about an INTERESTING woman
J - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
K - Read a book with a KNIFE on the cover
L - Read a book which is your LATEST purchase
M - Read a book where MAGIC is a main part
N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title
O - Read a book with a ONE word title
P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Q - Read a book with a QUEEN either on the cover or in the text
R - Read a book which has been RECOMMENDED to you
S - Read a book with one of the four SEASONS in the title
T - Read a book which has lingered on your TBR for too long
U - Read a book with an UMBRELLA on the cover
V - Read a book with a VIVID cover
W - Read a book set in WAR time
X - Read a book about music - finding a XYLOPHONE in the text would be good
Y - Read a book with a YELLOW cover
Z - Read a book with ZANY characters
Finished my 8thJ - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley 3.5★
Finished my 11th.. I- Interesting woman: Mary Boleyn: The Great and Infamous Whore by Alison Weir 3★
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by J.J. Murphy 😊(Knife on the cover)"
That's great Anne! Nice table of cutlery ;)
Brenda wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "Just began my 4th by J.J. Murphy 😊(Knife on the cover)"
That's great Anne! Nice table of cutlery ;)"
So far it’s a fun read Brenda 😉
Finished 8 / 26 for this challengeA - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited
The Ice-Cream Makers by Ernest van der Kwast - 4 ★ - 16 / 01 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
B - Read a book which you BORROWED
Don't Tell by Karen Rose - 5 ★ - 11 / 02 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series
The Kalista Diamond by Erin Moira O'Hara - 5 ★ - 15 / 01 / 2018 AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
J - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
The Race by Clive Cussler - 4 ★ - 07 / 02 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
O - Read a book with a ONE word title
Missing by Melanie Casey - 04 / 03 / 2017 - AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Dark in Death by J.D. Robb - 5 ★ - 04 / 03 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
R - Read a book which has been RECOMMENDED to you
Daintree by Annie Seaton - 5 ★ - 08 / 02 / 2018 - AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
W - Read a book set in WAR time
And Fire Falls by Peter Watt - 4 ★ - 13 / 01 / 2018 - AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by J.J. Murphy 😊(Knife on the cover)"
That's great Anne! Nice table of cutlery ;)"
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That's good!
Finished my 5th, I need to get a move on otherwise I won't make it at this rate!✔ U - Read a book with an UMBRELLA on the cover
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Challenge CompleteA - Z Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018
Progress: 26/26
A - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited (Norway)
The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø READ 23/2/18 3*
B - Read a book which you BORROWED
By My Side by Alice Peterson READ 30/1/18 4*
C - Read a book with a CAT on the cover
The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop by J.A. Whiting READ 19/1/18 3*
D - Read a book which has DARK themes
Dark Heart by Catherine Lee (AA) READ 7/1/18 4*
E - Read a book with an EMERALD cover
Force of Nature by Jane Harper (AA) READ 3/1/18 4*
F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series
The Late Show by Michael Connelly READ 7/1/18 4*
G- Read a book from a GENRE you don't usually read (Sci-Fi)
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood READ 17/2/18 3*
H - Read a HISTORICAL book set in two different time periods
Island in the East by Jenny Ashcroft READ 13/1/18 5*
I - Read a book about an INTERESTING woman
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng READ 28/1/18 5*
J - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
The Traitor's Girl by Christine Wells (AA) READ 7/2/18 4*
K - Read a book with a KNIFE on the cover
Killer Instinct by Zoë Sharp READ 18/2/18 3*
L - Read a book which is your LATEST purchase
The Secret Vineyard by Loretta Hill (AA) READ 11/1/18 4*
M - Read a book where MAGIC is a main part
The Baker's Man by Jennifer Moorman READ 16/3/18 3*
N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title
Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner(AA) READ 16/2/18 3*
O - Read a book with a ONE word title
Eden by Candice Fox (AA) READ 8/2/18 3*
P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Dark in Death by J.D. Robb READ 12/2/18 4*
Q - Read a book with a QUEEN either on the cover or in the text
Mistress to the Crown by Isolde Martyn(AA) READ 24/2/18 3*
R - Read a book which has been RECOMMENDED to you
The Currency Lass by Tea Cooper (AA) READ 17/1/18 3*
S - Read a book with one of the four SEASONS in the title
When Summer Comes by Brenda Novak READ 21/1/18 2*
T - Read a book which has lingered on your TBR for too long
R Is For Ricochet by Sue Grafton READ 9/1/18 3*
U - Read a book with an UMBRELLA on the cover
Saving Grace by Jane Green READ 21/2/18 3*
V - Read a book with a VIVID cover
After the Night by Linda Howard READ 25/1/18 2*
W - Read a book set in WAR time
The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff READ 20/2/18 4*
X - Read a book about music - finding a XYLOPHONE in the text would be good
The Sisters' Song by Louise Allan(AA) READ 26/1/18 5*
Y - Read a book with a YELLOW cover
The Rain Queen by Katherine Scholes (AA) READ 4/3/18 4*
Z - Read a book with ZANY characters
Dial P For Poison by Zara Keane READ 13/3/18 4*
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I - Read a book about an INTERESTING woman
Beat of the Jungle by Erin Moira O'Hara - 5 ★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Brenda wrote: "Wow! That was quick Janine!! Well done :) Are you going to do another one?"Probably won't do another as we will be travelling a lot in the middle of the year.
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L - Read a book which is your LATEST purchase
Water Under The Bridge by Lily Malone - 4 ★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my 8th: Bitter Greens
by AA Kate Forsyth, which is a historical book, set in both the 16th Century and 17th Century.Big fan of French history from this time period so enjoyed this immensely!
Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Krystal wrote: "Finished my 8th: Bitter Greens by AA Kate Forsyth, which is a historical book, set in both the 16th Century and 17th Century.Big ..."
Ooh.....this sounds terrific Krystal! I must add it to my list 😉
Icewineanne wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Finished my 8th: Bitter Greens by AA Kate Forsyth, which is a historical book, set in both the 16th Century and 17t..."Please do! Such a great book!
Finished a 9th today, too: City Without Heroes by Tanya Lisle which has this lovely Yellow cover:
See my disappointed review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Stealth by John HollenkampReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'll continue with Part 2 now :)
A - Z Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018
Progress: 26/26
A - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited
B - Read a book which you BORROWED
C - Read a book with a CAT on the cover
D - Read a book which has DARK themes
E - Read a book with an EMERALD cover
F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series
G - Read a book from a GENRE you don't usually read
H - Read a HISTORICAL book set in two different time periods
I - Read a book about an INTERESTING woman
J - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
K - Read a book with a KNIFE on the cover
L - Read a book which is your LATEST purchase
M - Read a book where MAGIC is a main part
N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title
O - Read a book with a ONE word title
P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Q - Read a book with a QUEEN either on the cover or in the text
R - Read a book which has been RECOMMENDED
S - Read a book with one of the four SEASONS in the title
T - Read a book which has lingered on your TBR for too long
U - Read a book with an UMBRELLA on the cover
V - Read a book with a VIVID cover
W - Read a book set in WAR time
X - Read a book about music - finding a XYLOPHONE in the text would be good
Y - Read a book with a YELLOW cover
Z - Read a book with ZANY characters
Brenda wrote: "Finished my first set with "K" - Knife on cover - Stealth by John HollenkampReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"
Well done Brenda!
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Janine wrote: "Challenge CompleteA - Z Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018
Progress: 26/26
A - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited (Norway)
The Redbreast by [auth..."
Wow! Well done Janine.. That was quick!
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Finished T - a book lingered on my TBR too long..To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
What can there be left to say about this true classic? An easy 5★
Finished H, book set in two different time periods The Address 2★ I was so looking forward to this book, but what a disappointment. I can't stand historical fiction written in a modern voice!
Finished 10th book for this challenge:N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title:
Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett - 4★
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I wouldn't have thought so but my copy just arrived in the post and it's looking very green :D