**Spring Reading Challenge - 2014**

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 30th - 3c (Yellow) - Sweet Water by Christina Baker Kline 4★s

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

Whic..."

Wow - look,at that list - Well done Brenda :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I've finished Code Name Verity this evening. Awesome book - 4 stars!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

It is an awesome book, and if you like audio books I can highly recommend the audio version :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I wish I could do audio books because it would be awesome for my commute, but I just don't take in information very well that way sadly :(
Have you read the second book [book:Rose Under Fire|172622..."

I haven't read it yet but have it here ready to go...on my tbr.

[Leonie]

I love audio books - mainly for driving and jogging. I'm currently jogging to The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Although I've read it several times, I got to a really exciting bit when I got home this morning, and didn't want to turn it off.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Leonie wrote: "I love audio books - mainly for driving and jogging. I'm currently jogging to The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Although I've read it several times, I got to a re..."

Maybe you'd like Code Name Verity Leonie, both the book and audio were exceptional. The voices on the audio were brilliant and very befitting, I found it helped me appreciate the nuances of the book even more.

[Leonie]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Leonie wrote: "I love audio books - mainly for driving and jogging. I'm currently jogging to The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Although I've read it several times..."

That does look good Julie! On my TBR :)

[Lynxie]

Almost done... one left to go.

1. Spring clean: Blood Guilt ★★★★

3. Books of the rainbow
3a. Red: Inside the Fire DNF
3b. Orange: Saving Grace ★★★
3c. Yellow: Secrets in Time ★★★★
3d. Green: The Kings Ward ★★★
3e. Blue: Sunbolt ★★★★★
3f. Purple/Violet: Blood of Angels ★★

4. YA by an Aussie: Finnikin of the Rock ★★★

5. National Wattle Day: Behind the Wattles ★★★★

6. Labor day: Smokescreen - FBI agent ★★★

8. Friend TBR: Black Beast Friend and author: Nenia Campbell ★★★

9. Fav genre: Fantasy: Invincible ★★

10. TBR again: Life Lived Twice ★★★

My review of Saving Grace: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Steve]

While somewhere over NSW on a plane, I finished my twenty-sixth, my second 3f. Read a Rainbow (Purple), Furies of Calderon, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I have made a small start on my second 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), The Way of Kings.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "While somewhere over NSW on a plane, I finished my twenty-sixth, my second 3f. Read a Rainbow (Purple), Furies of Calderon, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

That was a disappointment Steve!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 30th - 3c (Yellow) - Sweet Water by Christina Baker Kline 4★s

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

Thanks Sally!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my 6th for this challenge: #3d. (Green): Nest by Inga Simpson 5★s

Loved it!!

My review:.

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Eeeeks, have only read six so far...not sure how I will fare with this challenge but still going!

Next up is #8 GR friend Carolyn & Kathy recommend: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

[Nicola]

Finished my Rainbow!!!
Orange - The Amber Spyglass / Philip Pullman
and half way through my WWI read - which only leaves me one more to finished the challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nicola wrote: "Finished my Rainbow!!!
Orange - The Amber Spyglass / Philip Pullman
and half way through my WWI read - which only leaves me one more t..."

Doing well Nicola!!

[Nicola]

Thanks - feels like a slow reading season but just checked and I'm up to 25 book so far - so not that far behind!
also reading my Book Club book (for tomorrow night) The Woman In Black / Susan Hill then I can get back to WWI!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a good one too:)

[Carolyn]

I finished #7 Wattle Day Black Wattle Creek 4★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was the first book by Geoffrey McGeachin that I've read and I really enjoyed it so will certainly be checking out his other books :)

Just two more to read now ...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "I finished #7 Wattle Day Black Wattle Creek 4★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was the first book by Geoffrey McGeachin that I've read..."

Woohoo! Doing well Carolyn:)

[Lynxie]

And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Lynxie wrote: "And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

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

Well done!!!!!
I still have two more to go:(

[Lynxie]

Phrynne wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

My review:https://www.goodreads...."

Still plenty of time Phrynne. You'll get there with days to spare I'm sure.

[Jenn]

Have finished readingTurbulent Sea and will be starting my last book for this challenge tonight. My second Purple book

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "And I'm finished!!

My last, 5. National Wattle Day:Behind the Wattles

Was a great read ★★★★

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

Congratulations Lynxie! Excellent job!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "Have finished readingTurbulent Sea and will be starting my last book for this challenge tonight. My second Purple book "

You'll have no trouble finishing Jennifer:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I've just finished , which I've given four stars. Such a wonderful book - I recommend it to anyone who likes contemporary fiction.

https://www.goodreads.c..."

Great review RitaSkeeter :)

[Sally906]

I'm just starting my final book for the challenge - remembrance day book
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Have had it on order at the library for a while was worrying I'd have to come up with plan B :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I'm just starting my final book for the challenge - remembrance day book
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Have had it on order at the library for a while..."

That's great there's no need for plan B!!

[Kathryn]

I've finished my challenge today with The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell which was a good read, despite starting slowly.

Here is my final list - I got a bit carried away with the TBR spring-clean!!

Long-time TBR: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain - 2.5 stars

Aussie spring new release: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - 3.5 stars

Read a Rainbow:
a) The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure - 4.5 stars
b) Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - 1.5 stars
c) Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday - 5 stars
d) Mr Chen's Emporium by Deborah O'Brien - 4 stars
e) Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - 4.5 stars
f) Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear - 3 stars



Labor Day Book: Shadows of the Workhouse by Jennifer Worth - midwife - 4 stars

Remembrance Day: Station X: The Codebreakers of Bletchley Park by Michael Smith - 3 stars

Goodreads friend read (from Elaine): Mrs. Kennedy and Me: An Intimate Memoir by Clint Hill - 3.5 stars

Favourite Genre: Mystery - The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell - 4 stars

TBR Spring Clean:
Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide by Peter Allison - 5 stars
The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John - 3.5 stars
Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy - 3 stars
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 3 stars
The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King - 4 stars
Ellenvale Gold by Amanda Deed - 3 stars
The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin - 4 stars

[Kathryn]

Sally906 wrote: "I'm just starting my final book for the challenge - remembrance day book
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Have had it on order at the library for a while..."

Hope you enjoy, Sally - I remember reading and enjoying it at school. I'd like to re-read it, but just haven't gotten around to it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Kathryn! Great effort and some excellent reads:)

[Kira]

I just finished Still Alice. I gave it 3.5*.

2 more to go. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kira wrote: "I just finished Still Alice. I gave it 3.5*.

2 more to go. :)"

You'll do it Kira!! Go girl;)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Kathryn! Great effort and some excellent reads:)"

Thanks, Brenda. And yes, I have had some great reads through spring. Now to look at the summer challenge and think about whether to do it or not...!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck! I've managed to take every one of the books off my owned TBR:)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Good luck! I've managed to take every one of the books off my owned TBR:)"

That's excellent, Brenda! You should see a bit of a dent in your TBR after summer...provided you don't add as many as (or more books than) you read!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks, I was pleased to manage it all! But I'm actually working on a personal challenge (in my head) for next year around that!

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks, I was pleased to manage it all! But I'm actually working on a personal challenge (in my head) for next year around that!"

Sounds good - will be interested to see what you come up with!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not 100% sure about how to do it yet, but I'll think on it some more and probably post it toward the end of December:)

[Jenn]

Have finished my last book for this challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennifer wrote: "Have finished my last book for this challenge."

Congratulations Jennifer! With two weeks to spare:)

[Mary]

Brenda wrote: "Not 100% sure about how to do it yet, but I'll think on it some more and probably post it toward the end of December:)"

I think I'm intimidated already Brenda but I'm definitely fascinated

[Mary]

Still got 4.5 to go and am feeling the pressure. Need a new Labor Day though as I hated the one I picked and didn't finish it. Will have to go through everyone's lists :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "This was my Labor Day read (two of the supporting characters were a police officer and a teacher so I thought it fit the bill). I really enjoyed it.
We Are Called to Rise."

Sounds perfect! ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mary wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Not 100% sure about how to do it yet, but I'll think on it some more and probably post it toward the end of December:)"

I think I'm intimidated already Brenda but I'm definitely fas..."

Don't be intimidated Mary:)

[Steve]

While out and about in Adelaide today, I finished my twenty-fifth, my second 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), The Way of Kings, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I've made a start on my second 3b. Read a Rainbow (Orange), Terrier. Looks like a photo finish is coming up for me this challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "While out and about in Adelaide today, I finished my twenty-fifth, my second 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), The Way of Kings, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

Read faster, Steve, read faster;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just starting Isla's Inheritance and then only one more after that. Easy peasy.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Just starting Isla's Inheritance and then only one more after that. Easy peasy."

Ooh I'll be very interested in your thoughts on this one Phrynne:)

[Sharon]

Finished (F) Purple : Morgan's Law by Karly Lane 5★

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

I still have 5 to go. Really don't think I'm going to make it :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Finished (F) Purple : Morgan's Law by Karly Lane 5★

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

I still have 5 to go. Really don't think I'm going..."

It doesn't matter Sharon:) You did your best - you enjoyed your reading! What more can a person ask for:)