**Spring Reading Challenge - 2014**

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Thanks Brenda...not really a review as my husband pointed out to me!!! Long story, I'll tell you sometime. More just my thoughts on the book."

:) It's still words about the book...i..."

Thanks :)

[Steve]

Last night, I finished my twelfth, my first 7. Remembrance Day, The Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America's Greatest Female Spy, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I've made a small start on my first 5. National Wattle Day, Wattle Creek.

[Renee V]

Question -> I am trying to decide what to read as my 'Labor Day' book as I'd like to read it for the long weekend which also narrows it down to a book I own or can get from library by Friday. Would Dirty Tricks by Michael Dibdin Or Black and Blue by Ian Rankin count? I own both these.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Renée wrote: "Question -> I am trying to decide what to read as my 'Labor Day' book as I'd like to read it for the long weekend which also narrows it down to a book I own or can get from library by Friday. Would..."

Your second one will be perfect Renee:) Enjoy!

[Renee V]

Brenda wrote: "Renée wrote: "Question -> I am trying to decide what to read as my 'Labor Day' book as I'd like to read it for the long weekend which also narrows it down to a book I own or can get from library by..."

Thanks :D

[Steve]

I have finished my thirteenth, my first 5. National Wattle Day, Wattle Creek, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 10. TBR, Storm Front.

[Janine]

After a busy month in the USA I have only read 5 so far.
1. Till We Meet Again by Lesley Pearse 4*
3a. Last Words by Mariah Stewart 3*
3b. Kill and Tell by Linda Howard 3*
3e. Last Breath by Mariah Stewart 2*
8. Someone Like You by Victoria Purman 4*
Once I have caught up on the washing I will be able to focus more on reading.

[Jenn]

on to my 15th Book - The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion. My first Aussie new release for spring.

[Chris]

Just finished my 3e read: Blue Cover:Big Little Lies 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished my 16th - second #8 (Friend's read list) - The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 4.5★s

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

[Jackmeister]

One month of Spring gone already, I've read quite a few, I figured I should go hard early, lol.
1) TBR - by Dean Koontz - 4*
3) Red - byTim McGregor - 4*
Orange - by Michael Koryta - 4*
Yellow - by Johnny Shaw - 4*
Blue - by Johnny Shaw - 4*
Purple/Violet - by J.A. Konrath - 3*
6) Labour Day - by James Lee Burke - 4*
8) Friend - by Anonymous-9 - 5* - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
10) TBR - by John Sandford - 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow! Great reading Jackie! Looks like you enjoyed them all as well:) You'll be finished this challenge pretty soon...

[Lynxie]

I finished my fifth for the challenge:

10. TBR again: Life Lived Twice ★★★

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

[Steve]

I have finished my fourteenth, my first 10. TBR, Storm Front, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 8. Goodreads friend (Brenda), Deal Breaker.

[Sally906]

Hoping to make inroads this month

So far I have finished:
2. New release by Aussie Author - Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns

3. Read a rainbow
Blue – The Wedding Bees by Sarah-Kate Lynch
Purple/violet -
Of Merlot & Murder by Joni Folger


5. Book with ‘Wattle’ in the title - Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum

6. Labor Day - The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith – main character is a Private Detective

[Lesley]

Today I have finished my sixth for this challenge.

#1 tbr Gone Girl read 12 Sep, 3 stars
#3


read 8 Oct, 2 stars

read 30 Sep, 2 stars

read 3 Oct, 2 stars


#4 Australian YA Poor Man's Orange read 15 Sep, 3 stars
#6 labour day Fever read 18 Oct, 3 stars
#7 war
#8 friend's read Plainsong read 21 Oct, 3 stars
#9 favourite genre, historical fiction Gone with the Wind read 24 Sep, 4 stars
#10 tbr The Zigzag Way read 25 Sep, 3 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Lesley!

[Katrina]

I finished my friend read - thanks Kathryn The Inheritance by Jo-Anne Berthelsen which i gave 4 stars.
Also finished my Labour day book Sycamore Row by John Grisham about a lawyer. 3stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Katrina:)

[Heather]

I few more I've finished - 5 down so far but one 7.) was so long!
1.TBR Sharp Objects 4 ★
2. New Release The Rosie Effect 4 &9733;
3a. Red Monday Mourning 4 ★
3b Orange Natural Causes 4 ★
I was quite impressed with this "special" I had picked now I'lll have to read the rest of the series

[Kathryn]

Katrina wrote: "I finished my friend read - thanks Kathryn The Inheritance by Jo-Anne Berthelsen which i gave 4 stars.
Also finished my Labour day book Sycamore Row..."

You're welcome, Katrina! Glad you enjoyed it!

[Steve]

While out on a bike ride with my wife, I finished my fifteenth, my first 8. Goodreads friend (Brenda), Deal Breaker, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my first 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), Catch-22.

[Marina]

Steve wrote: "While out on a bike ride with my wife, I finished my fifteenth, my first 8. Goodreads friend (Brenda), Deal Breaker, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

..."

Please tell me you were reading during a break in the actual biking activities?? Unless you were riding a tandem? I'd never thought of reading as a particularly perilous activity, but I can see how reading while cycling could be problematic!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 17th - first #6 (Labour) - Deadly Obsession by Karen M. Davis 4.5★s

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

[Steve]

Marina wrote: "Please tell me you were reading during a break in the actual biking activities??"

Yes, of course. :-)

Means I got to enjoy the sunshine, my book, and get some exercise.

[Kira]

I'm coming in to this challenge late and it's a long one. I'll have to spend some time going through my TBR to compile a list. I'll be back with it later. I might be able to cross one or two off also if I go over what I've read in the last month.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kira wrote: "I'm coming in to this challenge late and it's a long one. I'll have to spend some time going through my TBR to compile a list. I'll be back with it later. I might be able to cross one or two off tw..."

Good luck Kira:)

[Janine]

I have finished my 6th #10 and it was a struggle
Gone Girl: A Novel by Gillian Flynn 2*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 6th #10 and it was a struggle
Gone Girl: A Novel by Gillian Flynn 2*"

This book is one of those - love it or hate it - books! I'm in your camp Janine!

[Trevor]

Making steady progress on the challenge, so far I've finished:

3e) Blue book - Night Games: Sex, Power and Sport by Anna Krien 3★
3f) Purple book - Little tales of misogyny by Patricia Highsmith 3★
4 YA) Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta 4★
5 Wattle) Black Wattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin 3★
8 Friend read (Ben) - The Pearl by John Steinbeck

now onto my green book Patient: The True Story of a Rare Illness by Ben Watt

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're doing well Trevor:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my 4th #10 TBR: The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes by Anna McPartlin 4★s

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

Very, very good but very emotionally taxing! Need something to pick me back up now...
not sure which one I will choose next as I'm off to Vietnam from tomorrow for a nice holiday :) so I will decide in the meantime.
My kindle is full and a couple of spares besides ;) so I won't be stuck for choices! See you all later**waves** :)

[Carolyn]

Have a very, very good trip Julie and don't forget to post pics!
**waves back** :D

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "Have a very, very good trip Julie and don't forget to post pics!
**waves back** :D"

Thanks Buddy!' :D I will post pics when I return...hopefully will be better at it by then ;D **W**

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Finished my 4th #10 TBR: The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes by Anna McPartlin 4★s

Very, very good but very emotionally taxing! Need something to pick me back up now...
n..."

Have a wonderful holiday Jools:) "See" you when you return!!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Finished my 4th #10 TBR: The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes by Anna McPartlin 4★s

Very, very good but very emotionally taxing! Need something to pick me ..."

Thanks Brenda, you have a lovely time too, it's a beautiful time to be in the Blue Mountains **waves**

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

As promised, my review of The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes by Anna McPartlin

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

[Elaine]

Finished my fifth, favourite genre, Mystery/Thriller Dark Places . A great read and 4 stars.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Finished my 4th #10 TBR: The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes by Anna McPartlin 4★s

Very, very good but very emotionally taxing! Need someth..."

Great review Julie:) And we've arrived (I think everyone else in Australia is here too!!) - probably quicker than you will be getting to Vietnam;) Have a great holiday!

[Michelle]

So I've only managed to finish two off my list so far. Oh well, at least it's a start!

1. TBR: Deadlocked - Currently reading

2. New A.A. Release: TBA

3. Read a Rainbow
(a) Red: The Godfather

(b) Orange: I Am Number Four

(c) Yellow: Dark Shala

(d) Green: A is for Alibi

(e) Blue: L O S T

(f) Purple/Violet: Darkhouse

4. Young Adult A.A: TBA

5. National Wattle Day: TBA

6. Labour Day: What Comes Around

7. Remembrance Day: Slaughterhouse-Five

8. Goodreads friend: An Object of Beauty - Finished 21/9/14

9. Favourite Genre: Preta's Realm: The Haunting

10. TBR: Room - Finished 26/9/14

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You've got almost 2 months left Michelle:) Good luck and enjoy!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 18th - my first 3f (Purple/Violet) - Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 5★s

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

[Lynxie]

Culled a couple from the list over the weekend.

9. Fav genre: Fantasy: Invincible ★★

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

And sadly...

3a. Red: Inside the Fire DNF

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

[Janine]

I have finished my 7th #3c. Yellow
A Sea of Troubles by Donna Leon 3*

[MaryG2E]

Elaine wrote: "Finished my fifth, favourite genre, Mystery/Thriller Dark Places. A great read and 4 stars.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Hi Elaine, I've just finished Dark Places myself. I agree with you, a great read, kept me intrigued all the way. I actually scored it 5 stars.
Great to read your very recent review, and here's my review as well:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Leonie]

Lynxie wrote: "Culled a couple from the list over the weekend.

9. Fav genre: Fantasy: Invincible ★★

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

Those were really weird sentences!

[Lynxie]

Leonie wrote: "Lynxie wrote: Those were really weird sentences!

Yes, yes they are... The premise sounded awesome. I would have to say that's probably some of the worst writing I've come across in all my reading. Not the worst, but it ranks right up there.

[Kira]

My list:


1. TBR: 3*

2. AA NR: Our Kind of Love OR South of Darkness

3. Read a Rainbow
3a. Red 4*
3b. Orange 3*
3c. Yellow 4*
3d. Green 4*
3e. Blue 3*
3f. Purple/Violet Perilous Cove 3*

4. AA YA: 4*

5. Wattles:

6. Labor Day: In Between 4*

7. Remembrance Day: Birdsong 5*

8. Goodreads friend:

9. Paranormal Romance: 1*

10. TBR: 3*

[Sally906]

you're doing well :)

[Steve]

Last night, I finished my sixteenth, my first 3e. Read a Rainbow (Blue), Catch-22, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Up next is my second 7. National Wattle Day, Silver Wattle.