August Challenge – we can be heroes – just for one month

[Trish]

Heather wrote: "Trish wrote: "Joining the Heros for the month of August challenge...will start with the easy..and may extend to 6

Trisha, one of my local bookclubs read Wonder and it was an enjoy..."

Heather, since seeing the film I have been eanting to read the book...enjoyed them both and loved that the film was mostly true to the book.

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "You're linked Trish :)"

Thank you Brenda 🤗

[Rob]

First book finished.
Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman;

Death Mask by Kathryn Fox

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Heather wrote: "I have finished my first book, hurray! Capt America/set in America 1/3

Courage to Be You: Inspiring Lessons from an Unexpected Journey. 5 star book! This is a wonderful read! I kno..."

Glad you liked it so much Heather :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Trish wrote: "Finished my first 'hero' book...Captain America...set in the USA
Wonder by R J Palacio....a life affirming book, full of courage and family love 4*"

Nice to get that first one out of the way isn't it Trish :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rob wrote: "First book finished.
Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman;

Death Mask by Kathryn Fox"

Another with the first finished :) You're on your way Rob :)

[Rob]

Brenda wrote: "Rob wrote: "First book finished.
Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman;

Death Mask by Kathryn Fox"

Another with the first fini..."

The question is Brenda, to where?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! To the finish of course!

[Jazzy]

Brenda wrote: "Jazzy wrote: "2/12 so far!
The Invention of Hugo Cabret & The Glass Castle"

Did you enjoy them Jazzy? Can you add a star rating so we know if we should follow them up? ..."

Yes they are very good. the star ratings are on the original page with all my books, Hugo is 5 and the Glass castle is 4 :)

I thought it would be easier to refer to that page.

My Review for The invention of Hugo Cabret:

This amazing book is a beautiful love letter to the beginnings of cinema, especially the pioneering work of the great and prolific filmmaker Georges Méliès (8 December 1861 – 21 January 1938) who had his start as a famous magician who first imagined the potential of film effects in the late 1800s.

Nothing I could say would be as poignant as this film.
Le voyage dans la lune/A Trip to the Moon (George Méliès, 1902)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJiiy...

Enjoy.

Méliès produced up to 75 films a year before production was halted by the Great War. Unfortunately a lot of his film were melted down, and once thought lost. He spent his last years in poverty, not selling mechanical toys as in Hugo but owning a sweet shop.

[Nicola]

First one finished
Elektra

*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence

The Emperor's Tomb (Cotton Malone 6) / Steve Berry 4*

[Jacm]

Crossed off my first super hero for the month.

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris AA 4★

[Steve]

I have finished my first, Superman, The Spider's War, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is Wonder Woman, On the Bright Side: The New Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen.

[Clare]

Aiming for Medium level 3/6

Batman
*Read a book that has a detective MC:
The Mysterious Affair at Styles Read 6/8. 4★

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman:
The Art of Taxidermy by Sharon Kernot AA

Iron Man
*Read a book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role; and
*A book that has something metal on the cover
Stalking Jack the Ripper Read 11/8. 1★

Superman
*Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis
Long Way Down

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water:
The Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge AA Read 29/8. 4★

Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC:
I Stop Somewhere

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Clare :) You're linked!

[Carolyn]

The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey 4★ about a 12 year old superhero was the perfect novella to fit the bill for The Flash for this challenge.
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jacm]

2/3 already! I think I may actually end up completely the moderate level for once after all :)
The Flash: Read a novella: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling 4★

Loved reading Dumbledore's notes about each tale -just the right combination of wisdom and wit. Left me wanting more.

[Jazzy]

3/12
SPIDERMAN - Takes place in a school...
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark
5 stars!

My review:
A bittersweet story of a Scottish schoolmistress at a conservative girl's school in 1930s Edinburgh. Miss Brodie is a spinster who believes her life is in its prime, and she imparts her ideas of art, beauty, and even fascism with zeal on her young, impressionable, and romanticised girls. A deft little masterpiece, this classic was adapted as a play in 1966 featuring Vanessa Redgrave, then a film starring Maggie Smith in 1969.

[MichelleG]

Hi, I just finished my first and second book :D

Superman: Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis - Dark Blood by Christine Feehan (MC goes through a crisis of faith and identity)/ Read: 5 August, Rated: 4 stars


Elektra: Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC - Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance. Read: 5 August, Rated: 3 stars

[Krystal]

Finished my first!

Wonder Woman - a book written by a woman.

Bluebottle by Belinda Castles (AA)

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

[Brad]

1/6
Superman is done:
by Tim Lebbon

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

Started on Thor
by Joanne Harris

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Everyone is coming along nicely!

[L A i N E Y (will be back)]

Level: 6 Heroes

Read: 2/6

► Batman
A book with a detective MC
✅ Daisy in Chains by Sharon J. Bolton ★

► Wonder Woman
Read a translated book (Swedish)
☐ Beartown by Fredrik Backman

► Captain America
A book set during WWII
☐ The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (AA)

► Iron Man
A book with something metal on the cover (keys)
☐ Split by Swati Avasthi

► Spider Man
Read a book set in school
☐ Good Oil by Laura Buzo (AA)

► Elektra
A book featuring a kick-ass female MC
✅ Frederica by Georgette Heyer ★★★★★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Lainey :)

[Jazzy]

Book count so far: 4/12
Aussie Author count: 1

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance); or
*A book that has a red cover
The Shepherd's Hut - Tim Winton 3 stars

Sorry Tim old sport, it was a bit too gritty for my liking.

My review:
Jaxie has been abused by his father all his life, and after another in a long line of savage beatings, he wishes his father was dead. When Jaxie's wish unexpectedly comes true, instead of it being the Disney fairy tale ending he might have longed for, he finds himself thrown head-long into circumstances reminiscent of a Ken Loach film.

[Trish]

My second Hero..The Flash....a novella...one by one of my favourite Irish writers, Jennifer Johnston, always so succinct and moving in her style 'Fool's Sanctuary' ...4*

[Brad]

2/6

Thor:

by Joanne Harris

Wow what a fun read! It was one of those books I didn't want to put down!!

4 Stars :)

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

Now starting on **Wonder Woman**
*Read a book written by a woman
One of my female authors, and one of my AA this month:
Live and Let Diet
by (AA) Morgana Best

[Krystal]

Finished my second!

Iron Man
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco which has a scientist playing a major role - Audrey Rose is going against 1800s society by becoming a scientist who helps her uncle dissect and study the bodies of murder victims. Charming!

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

[Steve]

I have finished my second, Wonder Woman, On the Bright Side: The New Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is Aquaman, Beneath the Southern Cross to round out this challenge.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Read my Wonder Woman (written by a woman) choice. Maybe I wasn't in the right mood, because I know many will love Claire Fuller's new novel Bitter Orange.
3★ Link to my review

[Trevor]

Finished my first book of the challenge:

Captain America
Read a book set during WW2 - Ike and Kay: A Novel by James MacManus - 3★

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

[Jazzy]

Just finished my 5th book... I love this challenge.

Book Count: 5/12
Australian Author count: 2/4

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water
Breath - Tim Winton Australian Author, 4 stars



My Review:
A coming-of-age story from Perth, fuelled with excitement, fear, adrenaline and the beauty of surfing. Oh, Tim Winton, your book both thrills and horrifies me. I might have quit reading but found I could not and stayed til the end. There were parts I adored and parts I abhorred, and it was like catching my breath. Then I remembered to breathe.

4 Stars for the beatific rhythm of the waves.

[Heather]

Second book complete: 2/3 And my Aussie author.

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman

The Dry, by Jane Harper


5 Stars!! What a 'WOW" story! I now know what a 'atmospheric' story is. This book carried my right in the middle of this Australian drought and the desperation of this small town. I know that part of my connection to the story is that I lived in Australia for a short time and could picture in my mind the things that the author was describing. And in doing that, I was able to feel the characters and their plight, both from the drought and the family tragedy.

I have already gotten the second book written by this author.

Great Challenge! One book to go: Circe

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Heather wrote: "Second book complete: 2/3 And my Aussie author.

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman

The Dry, by Jane Harper


5 Stars!! What a..."

Glad you enjoyed it Heather!! I completely agree...definitely a wow factor :)

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Amy wrote: "Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods; or
Circe by Madeline Miller

The Flash
*A book that has a red cov..."

I've heard some great reviews for Circe! looking forward to seeing what you thought of it :)

[Rob]

Book #2 finished.
Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2;
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.

I found this both uplifting and depressing. The setting was beyond depressing but the struggle for love was very uplifting.

[Steve]

I have finished my third, Aquaman, Beneath the Southern Cross, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Since I've burnt through the first three I picked so fast, I have picked another 3, upgrading me to medium, and up next will be Elektra, Heir of Fire.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Steve!

[Kylie]

Wow! So many of you flying through this challenge! Living up to your superhero alter egos for this month no doubt! :) ;)

I finished my first a few days ago, but have been somewhat lax in updating. :)

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2; or
*A book set in the USA

Nightingales at War: by Donna Douglas. Completed 06/08 - 5 stars. Haven't had anything but a brilliant read from her so far. :)

[Brad]

3/6

Finished **Wonder Woman** (Read a book written by a woman)

by (AA) Morgana Best

A fun read by an Australian Author, set in country NSW.

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

Now started on another AA John Birmingham:

Elektra *Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC

The Golden Minute

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Trish wrote: "Finished my first 'hero' book...Captain America...set in the USA
Wonder by R J Palacio....a life affirming book, full of courage and family love 4*"

Nice t..."

Brenda, really enjoyed it...as I am this challenge...though getting behind on my August challenge 😊

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Heather wrote: "Second book complete: 2/3 And my Aussie author.

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman

The Dry, by Jane Harper


Heather, one of my favourites for the year so far!

..."

[Trish]

Completed my 3rd hero book..Wonder woman...book written by a woman...the brilliant Hannah Kent's Burial Rites... ....Australian writer...5*...I loved the writing in this book, it completely took me to another place and time and moved me to tears.

Now completed the easy challenge...may get to moderate...and it would be a first for me. Loved my selections so far.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Trish! What a book to finish on - I agree, it was brilliant :)

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Trish! What a book to finish on - I agree, it was brilliant :)"

A difficult one to better Brenda, however am going to hope my last Winter Challenge book..All The Light We Cannot See will be as good

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh I loved that one too!!! Completely different books though...

[Jazzy]

I love reading about everyone's books and challenges and looking up their names on the lists and going over their whole posts x

[Trish]

Brenda wrote: "Oh I loved that one too!!! Completely different books though..."

Great, love variety..enjoying the start.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

👍

[Sally906]

I have finished my first book: Wonder Woman – Read a book written by a woman
The Secret Lives of Superhero Wives by Joynell Schultz - 2★s

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Perfect choice Sally! Apart from the stars - bad luck :(