March Challenge 2019 - Spell it out

[Sharon]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Sharah]

Easy level-5 books.
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author. Dark Water

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author. The Immorian Scrolls: Earth (AA)

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction.The Great Gatsby

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover.Why?: Because You Get Paid to Smile and Serve

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live.The Serpent's Sting: A William Power Fiasco (AA)

[Janine]

Easy Level

5/5

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Nemesis by Jo Nesbø READ 13/3/19 2*

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
The Rules of Backyard Croquet by Sunni Overend(AA) READ 8/3/19 3*

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning(AA) READ 4/3/19 5*

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker(AA) READ 2/3/19 4*

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
Once Upon a Lie by Jill Paterson(AA) READ 7/3/19 3*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Welcome to the challenge Janine and Sharah. Your names are linked!

[Sharah]

Phrynne wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Janine and Sharah. Your names are linked!"

Thanks Phrynne.

[MichelleG]

Phrynne wrote: "You are both linked, Sharon and Michelle!"

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Katie_Potatie]

Finished The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

C - Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Progress 1/5

[TheMadHatter]

Finished

H - A book starting with the letter H: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (Aussie Author)

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

[Janine]

I have finished my 1st for this challenge

C. Brightly Coloured Cover
The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker(AA) 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's a gorgeous cover isn't it Janine :)

[Barbara]

Finished my first book for this challenge:
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M

Matilda Is Missing by Caroline Overington

[Megan]

Finished my first book with
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A:
The Au Pair by Emma Rous.

I loved it, so thank you to whoever gifted it at the swap in February. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show.... I gave it 5 ☆!

[Janine]

Finished my 2nd

R is for Reminiscing (Historical Fiction)
The Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning(AA) 5*

[Nicola]

First read finished
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Olmec Obituary / L.J.M. Owen 3* AA

[Nicola]

Second read done and dusted....
3. C is for colour
Read a book whose title starts with C
The Clockmaker's Daughter / Kate Morton AA 4*

[TheMadHatter]

Finished my second book for the month: "A book starting with the letter C". I finished a re-read of Patricia Cornwell's Cause of Death. It has been over 20 years since I last read this....so I use the term "re-read" very lightly as I had forgotten all of it :-p

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

[Janine]

Finished my 3rd

H is for Home (Set in my country - Australia)
Once Upon a Lie by Jill Paterson(AA) 3*

[Janine]

Finished my 4th

2. A is for Australia (Australian Author)
The Rules of Backyard Croquet by Sunni Overend 3*

[Barbara]

Finished my second book:
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H

The Cleaner by Paul Cleave
Set in Christchurch, NZ

[TheMadHatter]

Two more books done....(one to go):

M: (Male Author) - Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

R: (Reminiscing with a Historical Fiction) - Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jenn]

Finished this challenge...
My List...
10/10
Aussie Authors 4/4

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author The 17th Suspect by James Patterson 4 stars
Read a book whose title starts with M Misadventures with a Manny by Toni Aleo 4 stars

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox AA 5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with A Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper AA 3 stars
Read a book whose title starts with R Resist by K.M. Golland AA 5 stars

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover Rekindled Magic by T.M. Cromer 4 stars
Read a book whose title starts with C Callaghan's Bride by Diana Palmer 4 stars

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live bookThe Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen AA 4.5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with H High Risk by Brenna Aubrey 4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jennifer!

[Jenn]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jennifer!"

Thanks Brenda. The long Weekend was a great time to finish a few books :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Always helps doesn't it :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jennifer!!!

[Janine]

Easy Challenge Completed
5/5

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Nemesis by Jo Nesbø READ 13/3/19 2*

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
The Rules of Backyard Croquet by Sunni Overend(AA) READ 8/3/19 3*

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning(AA) READ 4/3/19 5*

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker(AA) READ 2/3/19 4*

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
Once Upon a Lie by Jill Paterson(AA) READ 7/3/19 3*

[Jenn]

Janine wrote: "Easy Challenge Completed
5/5

Congrats Janine :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Janine!

[Jazzy]

I would like to join this challenge too, please!

✅1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Dubliners - James Joyce ☘☘☘☘☘

✅2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
Summers With Juliette - Emily Madden *AA ☘☘☘

✅3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque ☘☘☘☘☘

✅4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler ☘☘☘☘☘

✅5. H is for home
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Ambulance Girls - Deborah Burrows *AA ☘☘☘☘☘

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome to the challenge Jazzy :) Phrynne will link you up when she's next online.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

You are linked Jazzy. Welcome to the challenge:)

[Kylie]

Completed 2 out of 5. :)

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction - An Uncommon Woman by Nicole Alexander. AA. Completed 17/03 - 5 stars.

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C - A Cottage by the Sea by Carole Matthews. Completed 03/03 - 3.75 stars.

[Barbara]

Third book done:

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A

After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell

[Kerri_M]

Finished! My best read this challenge was The Lost Man. Thanks Mods :)

[Jazzy]

Mine is also finished! Nice little challenge.

✅1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Dubliners - James Joyce ☘☘☘☘☘

✅2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
Summers With Juliette - Emily Madden *AA ☘☘☘

✅3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque ☘☘☘☘☘

✅4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler ☘☘☘☘☘

✅5. H is for home
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Ambulance Girls - Deborah Burrows *AA ☘☘☘☘☘

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congrats Kerri (good choice for your fav) and Jazzy!

[Jazzy]

Thank you Brenda! :D

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Kerri and Jazzy!

[Jazzy]

how rude of me, not to say well done Kerri as well! So bravo Kerri! Many thanks Phrynne xx

[Kylie]

Congratulations Kerri and Jazzy! A marvellous effort to read 5 books in a month! :)

I've finished my third. :)

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author - Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes. AA. Completed 19/03 - 4 stars.

[Krystal]

So I thought I was failing miserably but it turns out a couple of the books I've read instead still fit this challenge so I'm kind of on track??

Here's what I've done so far!

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (AA x2) Review Here

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
The Towering Sky by Katharine McGee Review Here

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
Gravity Is The Thing by Jaclyn Moriarty (AA) Review Here

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Kylie and Krystal :)

[Jazzy]

Cheers Kylie, you're coming along a treat yourself! x

[Barbara]

4th book done:

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R

Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen

[Sharah]

Easy level-5 books. Completed!
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author. 5 stars.

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author. (AA) 5 Stars.

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction. 5 Stars.

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover. 4 Stars.

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live. (AA) 5 Stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sharah!

[Nicola]

Two more finished - one to go....
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author

Kayang & Me / Kim Scott And Hazel Brown AA 3*

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction

Pygmalion / George Bernard Shaw 5*
and, left to read....
I've had to change my choice for my last book (as my original wasn't going to be available before the end of the month)

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
Earthly Delights / Kerry Greenwood AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Nicola :) I also have one to go!

[Sharah]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Sharah!"

Thanks Brenda. I really enjoyed all the books I chose.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good work Sharah!