February Challenge - build a scarecrow

[Li'l Owl]

Finished my first
1. Choose Your Scarecrow's Gender
Female - Read a book by a FEMALE Author
Odd Child Out by Gilly Macmillan 5★'s

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

[Nicole]

Krystal wrote: "This was such a good switch and I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK ENOUGH.

5 stars.

My scarecrow's face: by Angie Thomas

Review here: https://www..."

Fantasitic review Krystal. I can see why you gave it 5 stars. I have just downloaded a copy and will bump it to the top of my TBR list. Thanks for the recommendation.

[Krystal]

Nicole wrote: "Krystal wrote: "This was such a good switch and I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK ENOUGH.

5 stars.

My scarecrow's face: by Angie Thomas

Review h..."

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

[Loren]

Finished my first; “Arms & legs on cover”: My Mother's Secret: Based on a True Holocaust Story by J.L. Witterick



What a fantastic way to start this challenge. A beautiful, heartfelt narrative. A must read for sure!

[Janine]

Finished my first 2

1. Female Author
Eden by Candice Fox(AA) 3*

2. Head/Face on Cover
The Traitor's Girl by Christine Wells(AA) 4*

[Li'l Owl]

Finished my second
2. Head/Face
Read a book with just a Head/Face on Cover
The Jigsaw Man by Leigh Goodison
3★'s

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

[Nicole]

Finished arms and legs: 4★'s

Now reading my book of choice: .

I seem to be getting more time to read than I thought, so am going to start another scarecrow using books that come highly recommended by this group.

Gender: Female - Hush, Little Bird by Nicole Trope - AA


Face - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas


Arms/Legs - My Mother's Secret: Based on a True Holocaust Story by J.L. Witterick


Free choice: ?????? will decide later.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Nicole! That's awesome :)

[Loren]

Finished my second; “Book that is longer than 300 pages”

Every Day by David Levithan



I gave it 4 stars, because though I did thoroughly enjoy it, there were things I felt could have been left out or changed and that made me a bit disappointed. But, still a worthwhile read at the end of the day - especially considering I didn’t expect to like at all!

[Janine]

Finished 3/4

Arms and Legs
The Liberation by Kate Furnivall 5*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That one was great wasn't it Janine!

[Clare]

Loren wrote: "Every Day by David Levithan..."

There's a sequel to this: Another Day. Told from the POV of the other character. I enjoyed them both.

[Krystal]

My snowman now has Aussie arms and legs (tan lines and southern cross tattoos) thanks to The Suspect by AA Michael Robotham

My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Krystal]

Finished off my lady scarecrow with Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo which was fun!

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

[Krystal]

COMPLETED!! :)

Level: Easy
Progress: 4/4

1. Male or Female - Choose Your Scarecrow's Gender: Female - Read a book by a female author
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Review Here

2. Head/Face: Read a book with just a head/face on cover (not the rest of the body)
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Review Here

3. Arms & Legs: Read a book with arms and legs visible on the cover (at least 1 arm and 1 leg must be visible to count)
The Suspect by Michael Robotham (AA) Review Here

4. Body: Read a book over 300 pages
Traitor to the Throne by Alwyn Hamilton (570 pages) Review Here

[Diana]

Congratulations Krystal.

[Janine]

Easy Level Completed

1. Male or Female - Choose Your Scarecrow's Gender
Female - Read a book by a female author

Eden by Candice Fox(AA) READ 8/2/18 3*


2. Head/Face
Read a book with just a head/face on cover (not the rest of the body)

The Traitor's Girl by Christine Wells(AA) READ 7/2/18 4*

3. Arms & Legs
Read a book with arms and legs visible on the cover (at least 1 arm and 1 leg must be visible to count)

The Liberation by Kate Furnivall READ 9/2/18 5*

4. Body
Read a book over 300 pages

Dark in Death by J.D. Robb READ 12/2/18 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Krystal!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Janine :)

[Nicola]

My first book finished...
2. Head/Face
Read a book with just a head/face on cover (not the rest of the body)
Time Machines Repaired While-U-Wait / K.A. Bedford AA 5*

[Ace]

Finished my first.

✔
2. Head/Face
Reckoning: A Memoir by Magda Szubanski

Aussie Author 5 stars ⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤

[Sally906]

Wow - well done Krystal and Janine.

Have to confess I am not doing as well as that - but still got half a month to go :)

[Jenny]

I finished my first two books -

Easy – Build one scarecrow (4 books – one must be an Aussie Author)

2/4

1. Male or Female - Choose Your Scarecrow's Gender
Female - Read a book by a female author OR
Male-Read a book by a male author


The Cull by Tony Park - AA
Date Read: 04 / 02 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. Arms & Legs
Read a book with arms and legs visible on the cover (at least 1 arm and 1 leg must be visible to count) OR
Read a book where the MC can be described as very patient OR
Read a book where the MC has a boring job (your interpretation)


The Cheapside Corpse by Susanna Gregory
Date Read: 02 / 02 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Krystal]

Sally906 wrote: "Wow - well done Krystal and Janine.

Have to confess I am not doing as well as that - but still got half a month to go :)"

To be fair I chose easy reads coz I get distracted by other books too easily lol

[Jacm]

I'm afraid I have to call it quits on this challenge. I've only managed to finish one of my selected books so far & have little chance of getting through the others at this point. Sometimes the rest of life just gets in the way of reading time!
I think I will stick to the longer challenges for a while as I don't seem to get through as much in a month as I used to.
Good luck to everyone on the last half of the month!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Never mind Jacm - at least you've read (and hopefully enjoyed) one! Onward and upward :)

[Jacm]

Loren wrote: "Finished my second; “Book that is longer than 300 pages”

Every Day by David Levithan



I gave it 4 stars, because though I did thoroug..."

I have heard good things about this one. I've read some of his other work & enjoyed it. Must officially add this one to my TBR!

[Jacm]

Brenda wrote: "Never mind Jacm - at least you've read (and hopefully enjoyed) one! Onward and upward :)"

Thanks Brenda. I certainly did enjoy the one I finished & hope to get to the others eventually. Just not in the next 2 weeks. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

As you say - life happens :)

[Jenny]

Finished book three of this challenge.

4. Body
Read a book over 300 pages OR
Read a book where the MC protects someone or something


Solitude Creek by Jeffery Deaver
Date Read: 15 / 02 / 2018
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nicola]

2nd book done
3. Arms & Legs
Read a book with arms and legs visible on the cover (at least 1 arm and 1 leg must be visible to count)
Doors Open / Ian Rankin

[Loren]

Finished my third; “Book by a Female Author”

Alexander Altmann A10567 by Suzy Zail



What an absolutely fantastic read! Another wonderful novel by Suzy Zail, a terrific Australian author whose father lived through these dreadful times. 5 stars for certain!

[Jane]

Finished my scarecrow with:

2. Head - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey 4*

Expected to enjoy this book more or be more moved by it, but I found it quite depressing and hard to get into.

[Li'l Owl]

Finished my third

4. Body
Read a book over 300 pages
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend (480 pages) 5★'s

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

[Shelly]

Inadvertently finished my second book.

I got caught up reading this massive but brilliant book
I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes



I didn't realise it but he's an Aussie author! Five star book as well!

4. Body
Read a book over 300 pages

[Diana]

Finished my third last night.

Body - read a book over 300 pages
The Rabbit Back Literature Society by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen

[Zoey]

Finished my 3rd book & the arms & legs of my scarecrow :)

3. Arms & Legs
Read a book with arms and legs visible on the cover

Halfway to the Grave Jeaniene Frost 3★

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Jane wrote: "Finished my scarecrow with:

2. Head - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey 4*

Expected to enjoy this book more ..."

I have never tried to read it but it was a great movie!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Shelly wrote: "Inadvertently finished my second book.

I got caught up reading this massive but brilliant book
I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes



I di..."

I loved that book. I think my review is all superlatives:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Everyone is doing very well!

[Brenda]

I finished my scarecrow (and my first challenge with this group)! That was really a fun challenge.

My books -


1. Gender (F) -

The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth (AA)... The last one I read, but definitely not the least. Quick read, good holiday book. I liked The Mother's Promise better, but this one is still good. ***+ (3 1/2 stars)

2. Head -

The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni-- Loved it!, But then I have liked every book I've read by this author. ***** (5 stars)

3. Arms & Legs -


The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan -- Charming, entertaining, but didn't grab me. Slow start, better at the end. *** (3 stars)


4. Body -


We'll Always Have Paris by Sue Watson -- Well, I finished it, and that's about all I can say about this one. Wish I could get that time back. ** (2 stars)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 3rd - Head/Face - Island in the East by Jenny Ashcroft

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

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "I finished my scarecrow (and my first challenge with this group)! That was really a fun challenge.

..."

Well done Brenda - glad you enjoyed your first challenge.

[Sally906]

I am half way through my challenge and am currently reading the last two - so on track to finish!

Here is what I have read:

3. Arms & Legs
Read a book where the MC can be described as very patient - Storm Clouds by Bronwyn Parry- AA (Both MCs are very patient as they solve the mystery of the dead wife) - 5★s

4. Body
Read a book over 300 pages – Wildwood by Elinor Florence - 328 pages - 4★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Sally!

[Loren]

Loren wrote: "Terrific idea for a challenge!

4/4 - finished!

1. Male or Female - Choose Your Scarecrow's Gender
Female: Alexander Altmann A10567 by Suzy Zail (AA) - 5 stars

2..."

Finished my challenge with more than a week to spare! What a great month this was, no duds in the mix, just four fantastic novels! Looking forward to the next challenge :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Loren! The next challenge will be posted today so be ready:)

[Nicole]

Great work everyone on finishing your books and, therefore, your
challenges!
I finished my 'book of choice' for my first scarecrow ...
Her Best Friend by Sarah Wray . 3★s

I am also well on my way to finishing my second. This has been made all the more easy as I have picked books that have been rated highly by other members from this group. I am pleased to say they have not disappointed.

Gender - female: Hush, Little Bird by Nicole Trope 4★s
Head: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4★s
Body: My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick 5★s


Now onto something a little less intense ... The Break by Marian Keyes

[Diana]

I'm going to mark my final book as read. I'm well past 125 pages but as this book is short stories and over 400 pages long I'm only going to dip in and out of it between other books to get it finished.
Challenge completed.

Arms and Legs Mrs. Pepperpot Stories by Alf Prøysen