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Aug 22, 2018 10:11AM
Wow! I'm amazed how much reading gets done! I can usually manage 4 books a month, but it is incredible those of you are get 3 times as much as I do. How do you do it?
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I have finished my first book in this challengeThe Hulk
Enticing the Dragon Jane Godman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review 5 stars loved this one :)
Have Fun
Helen
I have a question? May I change my last book to something else. I know only have a few days, but I started Circe, but I think I have read so much hype about it and waited for it from the library for so long, I have lost interest.What are my options?
Heather wrote: "I have a question? May I change my last book to something else. I know only have a few days, but I started Circe, but I think I have read so much hype about it and waited for it fro..."I change mine all the time lol as long as it fits the criteria somewhere I'm sure its fine. :)
ok, I'm going to take a chance and change mine to:Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
The Housekeeper and the Professor
Sally let me know if this isn't ok for the challenge.
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*A book that has a blue cover
Breath by Aussie author Tim Winton
4⛤"Finished my second hero Wo..."
Good to hear you enjoyed the 2nd Beartown Ace :) I've found that Backman isn't for me unfortunately.. Ove I loved, but that's all :(
6/6Yay, a lot of good reads this month!!
Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman
Live and Let Diet
Live and Let Diet by (AA) Morgana Best
4 stars : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Captain America
*Read a book set in the USA
American Terrorist by Wesley Robert Lowe
3 stars : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods
The Testament of Loki by Joanne Harris
4 stars : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Superman
*A book set in space
Predator: Incursion by Tim Lebbon
4 stars : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water
Sons of The Shire by (AA) Sean Batman
Amazing book, deserves more than 5 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
The Golden Minute by (AA) John Birmingham
5 stars : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Started and finished my second book for this challenge today:Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC; Am I Doing This Right? : Life Lessons from the Encyclopedia Bri-Tanya ✓ 23.08.18 ✪✪✪✪✪ (AA)
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
And, done!Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; Lord of the Flies ✓ 17.08.18 ✪✪✪
*A book that has a detective MC
Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC; Am I Doing This Right? : Life Lessons from the Encyclopedia Bri-Tanya AA ✓ 23.08.18 ✪✪✪✪✪
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water; or
*A book that has a blue cover Murder Casts Its Spell ✓ 23.08.18 ✪✪✪✪
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The Concubine's Child by Carol Jones (set in Asia with an Asian influence)Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
August - We can be heroes - for just one month!
3 heroes = 3 Books (1 must be by an Australian author)
6 heroes = 6 Books (2 must be by Australian authors)
9 heroes = 9 Books (3 must be by Australian authors)
9/9
Here are the heroes:
Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; or
*A book that has a detective MC
Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; or
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)
Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2; or
*A book set in the USA
Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods; or
*A book that has a day of the week in the title
Iron Man
*Read a book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role; or
*A book that has something metal on the cover
The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description; or
*A book that deals with mental health
Superman
*Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis; or
*A book set in space
The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance); or
*A book that has a red cover
Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water; or
*A book that has a blue cover
Spiderman
*Read a book set in a school; or
*A book with an urban setting
Black Panther
*Read a book with a cat on the cover; or
*A book set in Africa
Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC; or
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
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Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; Lord of the Flies ✓ 17.08.18 ✪✪✪
*A book that has a detective MC
Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass fe..."
Congrats Mell!!
Male character going through a crisis? Oh yeah! Ready Player One by Ernest Cline has everybody going through a crisis. Terrific book!
5★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished my last book for this challenge since I don't think I can read another 3 books in seven days, for Iron Man, Assassins Hunted, with my review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...,
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All Done :)12/12
NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson 4 stars
Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane AA 4 stars
Desired by Alpha Bear by Sarah J. Stone 4 stars
Six Ways to Sunday by Karly Lane AA 5 stars
Winter Halo by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper 4 stars
Betrayal by Jamie GarrettAA 4 stars
Father Mine by J.R. Ward 4 stars
A Place with Heart by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars
The Black Tide / Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
Tiger Time by Marissa Dobson 4 stars
Loved by Alpha Wolf by Sarah J. Stone 4 stars
Finished the challenge with :Iron Man
*A book that has something metal on the cover - Dragons At The Party by Jon Cleary (handcuffs) AA 2.5*
Not one of Jon Cleary's best - too much politics and not enough crime.
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Many congratulations to all those who have completed this challenge! Some of you completed it with oodles of time to spare! :) I'm now two thirds done, having just finished my second. :)
Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; or
*A book that has a detective MC
Hoping to get my final read for the month finished over the weekend. :)
Finished my 5th ✔
Going to see if I can get one more book read and clear the medium level.
Heather wrote: "Wow! I'm amazed how much reading gets done! I can usually manage 4 books a month, but it is incredible those of you are get 3 times as much as I do. How do you do it?"We carry paperback books in our pockets :)
Actually i'm in another group and some of those people read like nothing I ever saw, 2-3 times more books than I read at my top reading speed.
I'm all done! Finished my last hero, Superman, with Louise de la Vallière by Alexandre Dumas, which involves not one but many male MC going through a crisis. It's probably a toss up between Louis, Raoul and de Guiche as to who suffers the most!Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And for the first time ever my COMPLETED challenge at the HARD level!
Level: Hard
Progress: 9/9
Wonder Woman
Read a book written by a woman
Iron Man
A book that has an inventor and/or scientist playing a major role
Aquaman
A book that has a blue cover
Thor
Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods
Superman
Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis
Batman
Read a book that has an orphan as a character
Captain America
Read a book set during WW2
The Flash
Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance)
Elektra
Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
I have just finished the 2nd book in my challengeWonder Woman
Sisters and Brothers Fiona Palmer
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Have Fun
Helen
Krystal wrote: "I'm all done! Finished my last hero, Superman, with Louise de la Vallière by Alexandre Dumas, which involves not one but many male MC going through a crisis. It's proba..."Wahoo! Congratulations!!!
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Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
The Housekeeper and the Professor
Sally let me know if this isn't ok for the ..."
Sorry Heather, you're allowed to change at any time, as long as the criteria is still fulfilled :)
Mod
Congratulations Krystal!
I've completed my challenge - 6 heroes (2 AA). This was such a fun one mods!! Wish I'd had time to do more :)
✔ *Batman
MC is an orphan: The Nowhere Man by Gregg Hurwitz 5★
✔ *Thor
mythology: Beneath the Mother Tree by D.M. Cameron AA 5★
✔ *Captain America
set in the USA: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple 4★
✔ *Wonder Woman
book by a woman: Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce 3.5★
✔ * The Flash
novella: The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey AA 4★
✔ *Spiderman
Set in a school: The Broken Girls by Simone St. James 4.5★
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Carolyn wrote: "I've completed my challenge - 6 heroes (2 AA). This was such a fun one mods!! Wish I'd had time to do more :)
✔ *Batman
MC is an orphan: The Nowhere Man by [author:Gregg Hurwitz..."
Looks like you had some great reads! Well done!
Done and dusted; this month was a real challenge, what with packing up the house, commuting , putting my unit in the market...Anyway, my last one is Batman. The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters which incidentally was an pseudonym for Edith Pargeter.
Review; https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I've finished up my easy three with Captain America, but of course, it's about a woman! YAY! Geraldine Brooks set her historical fiction, Caleb's Crossing in early colonial America. I wished I'd had a colonial dictionary.
3.5★ Link to my review
Yay done! Finished the 9th of 9 today :)
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Congratulations Patty :)
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Well done Kylie - great effort!
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Wow, 6/6!! Finished The Amber Spyglass tonight.. I'm a bit divided on my final verdict & rating for this one, hovering between 2-3★ at the moment but need some time to sift through my thoughts before reviewing it properly.*Read a book that has an orphan as a character: Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
*Read a book written by a woman: The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks AA
*Read a book set during WW2: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris AA
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance): The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
*Read a book with a cat on the cover: The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
Finished my second several days ago (2/3)Elektra
Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
Play Dead by Angela Marsons
5★'shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Well done Jac!Getting closer Owl! :)
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I was aiming for medium, but only got through three books. Easy level 3/3Batman
*Read a book that has a detective MC:
The Mysterious Affair at Styles Read 6/8. 4★
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★
Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water:
The Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge AA Read 29/8. 4★
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August - we can be heroes!
9/9
1.Batman
*A book about a detective.
2. Wonder Woman
*A book written by a woman.
3. Captain America
*A book set in the USA
4. The Flash
*A novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance).
5. Aquaman
*A book with a blue cover.
6. Superman
* Read a book where a male MC is going through a crisis.
7. Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence.
8. Black panther
*. Read a book with a cat on the cover.
9. Iron Man
* Read a book that has something metal on the cover.
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Ashleigh wrote: "August - Heroes ✔ Medium Level: 6 heroes = 6 Books (2xAA)
# books read:6/6 ..."
Yay, I got to Medium Level. Just finished my 6th book with 1 day to spare.
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Challenge Completed
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