March Challenge 2019 - Spell it out

[Sharah]

Thanks Phrynne!

[Kathryn]

Well done to everyone finishing up! I finished my final read for this challenge - The Lost Man by Jane Harper - earlier today.

Completed 5/5

1. Read a book by a male author
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham - AA - 4.5★

2. Read a book by an Australian author
The Scent of Murder by Felicity Young - AA - 3.5★

3. Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Girl of Shadows by Deborah Challinor - AA - 4★

4. Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
The Lost Man by Jane Harper - 4.5★

5. Read a book set in the country where you live
The Good Teacher by P.J. Kelly - AA - 4.5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Sharah!"

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

That makes it even better!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Kathryn!

[Jane]

I've finished the challenge with:
4. C is for colour. Read a book whose title starts with C - Cloudstreet by Tim Winton AA 3*

Sorry I know this is probably blasphemy but this one wasn't really for me! I know its supposed to be classic Australian literature but I found it slow going and depressing.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jane!
Cloudstreet is the only Tim Winton book I have read and I gave it 3 stars too! Sometimes the classics are not the most readable books:)

[Zoey]

and thats March done :)

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Esther the Wonder Pig by Steve Jenkins 5★

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Death in Room 7 by K.J. Emrick AA 2★

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen 4.5★

4. C is for colour.
Read a book whose title starts with C
Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb 5★

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
Outback Sisters by Rachael Johns AA 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Well done to everyone finishing up! I finished my final read for this challenge - The Lost Man by Jane Harper - earlier today.

Completed 5/5

1. Read a book by a ma..."

Good job Kathryn :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jane and Zoey!!

[Kathryn]

Jane wrote: "I've finished the challenge with:
4. C is for colour. Read a book whose title starts with C - Cloudstreet by Tim Winton AA 3*

Sorry I know this is probably blasphemy b..."

You're not alone, Jane! Well done on finishing - I couldn't. Too depressing for me!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Zoey!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished :)

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out

10/10

For this challenge you can spell out the month of MARCH in two different ways.

1. M is for Male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M

a) Thirty Thousand Bottles of Wine and a Pig Called Helga by Todd Alexander 3.5★s 1/3/19 AA
b) My Daughter's Secret by Nicole Trope 3★s 16/3/19 AA

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

a) Belle's Secret by Victoria Purman 5★s 2/3/19 AA
b) A Life Of Her Own by Fiona McCallum 5★s 8/3/19 AA

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

a) Paving the New Road by Sulari Gentill 5★s 12/3/19 AA
b) The Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen 5★s 24/3/19 AA

4. C is for Colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C

a) Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny 5★s 11/3/19
b) The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker 5★s 15/3/19 AA

5. H is for Home.
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H

a) Shadows Over Wongan Creek by Juanita Kees 5★s 2/3/19 AA
b) Home at Last by Meredith Appleyard 5★s 13/3/19 AA

[Krystal]

Finished my fourth:

1. Male Author

by Ichiro Kishimi

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

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Sharon]

Well done Brenda!

I’m falling behind in this one, but still a few day to go :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon - still time for you!

[Trish L]

March challenge all done and dusted in plenty of time.


1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Masterclass Morris West AA 4 stars

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
After Nikki Gemmell AA 5 stars

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers Kerri Turner AA 3 stars

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Boy Swallows Universe Trent Dalton AA 4 stars

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Hare’s Fur
Trevor Shearston AA 2 1/2 stars

[Nicola]

Finished!
1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author
Kayang & Me / Kim Scott And Hazel Brown AA 3*
2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
Olmec Obituary / L.J.M. Owen 3* AA
3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Pygmalion / George Bernard Shaw 5*
4. C is for colour
Read a book whose title starts with C
The Clockmaker's Daughter / Kate Morton AA 4*
5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live
Earthly Delights / Kerry Greenwood AA 4*

[Carolyn]

I've completed my Easy level challenge: 5/5 books (2 AA)

✔ 1. M is for male. Book by male author. Love Story, With Murders by Harry Bingham 5★

✔ 2. A is for Australia. Book by an Australian author. Book by a male author River of Salt by Dave Warner AA 4.5★

✔ 3. R is for reminiscing. Historical Fiction. The Last Train by Sue Lawrence 3.5★

✔ 4. C is for colour. Book with a brightly coloured cover. The Fifteen Wonders of Daniel Green by Erica Boyce 4★

✔ 5. H is for home. Book set in the country where you live. Something in the Wine by Tricia Stringer AA 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congrats Trish, Nicola and Carolyn!!

[Barbara]

Finished this challenge today after finishing the book Claiming Noah by Amanda Ortlepp, but away from home with very limited internet, so will write it up when I'm back next week. Thanks Phrynne :)

ETA: Home now :)

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Claiming Noah by Amanda Ortlepp

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Barbara!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Barbara!

[Sally906]

Came down to the line - but have finished my March reads:

March Challenge - Spell-it-Out

0/5

1. M is for male.
Read a book whose title starts with M
Maggie's Run by Kelly Hunter - AA - 5★

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty - AA - 3★

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction
Eleanor's Secret by Caroline Beecham - AA - 2★

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover
Reckless Rescue by Rinelle Grey – AA - 3★

5. H is for home .
Read a book whose title starts with H
Holly's Heart by Fiona McArthur - AA - 3★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sally 😊

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Sally!

[Tanya]

Well I'm not going to make it. :( I finished 4/5, but book 5 was released on Tuesday and I haven't been able to find a copy yet. I knew it was a risk when I picked The Secret Runners of New Yorkby Matthew Reilly

[MichelleG]

Hi all,

I just snuck in before the end of the month with 5 books completed (3 AA's) yay :D

Spell It Out - MARCH
Progress: 5/5 (3 x AA)

✓ 1. M is for male.
Read a book whose title starts with M - Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood (AA). Read: 3 March 2019, Rated: 4 stars

✓ 2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author - Vital Found by Kaydence Snow (AA). Read: 19 March 2019, Rated: 4 stars

✓ 3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book whose title starts with R - The Red Pavillion by Jean Chapman. Read: 30 March 2019, Rated: 3 stars

✓ 4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover - Star Witch by Helen Harper. Read: 10 March 2019, Rated: 4 stars

✓ 5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur (AA). Read: 3 March 2019, Rated: 3 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tanya wrote: "Well I'm not going to make it. :( I finished 4/5, but book 5 was released on Tuesday and I haven't been able to find a copy yet. I knew it was a risk when I picked [book:The Secret Runners of New Y..."

4/5 is still a win Tanya!!! Good for you - and you have a fabulous book to look forward to! I loved it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Michelle!!

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Michelle!!"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished:)
March Challenge - Spell-it-Out

10/10

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Male author: The Long Con by Barry Weston (AA) 4 stars
Title starts with M: My Daughter's Secret by Nicole Trope (AA) 3 stars

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
By an Australian author: Gentlemen Formerly Dressed by Sulari Gentill (AA) 5 stars
Title starts with A: An Ace and A Pair by Blake Banner 4 stars

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
Genre H/F: Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy Stewart 4 stars
Title starts with R: A Reason to Live by Matthew Iden 4 stars

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Bright cover: In Like Flynn by Rhys Bowen 5 stars
Title starts with C: Choosing One Moment: A Time Travel Mystery by Marja McGraw

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H
Set in Australia: The Orchardist's Daughter by Karen Viggers (AA) 3 stars
Title starts with H: The Hidden Child by Camilla Läckberg4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Phrynne!!

[TheMadHatter]

Finished challenge tonight with Nevernight.....and one day to spare :-P. I am only new to these challenges this year and I LOVE them. I am getting through so many books from my tbr pile. So a big thank-you to the administrators!!!

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

2. A is for Aussie Author: Nevernight by Jay Kristoff (Aussie Author)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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

4. C (first letter of title):Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5. H (first letter of title): The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (Aussie Author).
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cherie]

Finished on the last day! Really enjoyed this month :)

M is for Male
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M - this book covers both
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A - this book covers both
Australian Tragic by Jack Marx
R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R - this book covers both
Ross Poldark by Winston Graham
C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C - this book covers both
Charmcaster by Sebastien de Castell
H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live OR read a book whose title starts with H - this covers both plus the second Australian author.
He Died With A Felafel In His Hand by John Birmingham

[Cherie]

TheMadHatter wrote: "Finished challenge tonight with Nevernight.....and one day to spare :-P. I am only new to these challenges this year and I LOVE them. I am getting through so many books from my tbr pile. So a big t..."

I'm loving it too - glad you got me into these challenges!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congrats MadHatter and Cherie!! Great you're having fun!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Madhatter and Cherie. Just wait until your TBR lists explode and you will be cursing us for our challenges 😉

[Sharon]

Well done to everyone who completed this challenge. I’m afaraid I only managed to read 2 books. Hopefully next month will be better.

Thanks to the mods for creating another fun filled challenge 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You still read two Sharon... so good job on that!

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda. I did read quite a few books just not the ones I’d picked for this challenge :)

[Kylie]

Congratulations to all who have managed to finish this challenge - Kathryn, Jane, Zoey, Brenda, Barbara, Nicola, Carolyn, Phrynne, Sally, Michelle, Cherie and The MadHatter. :) Well done too to Tanya and Sharon! Superb effort from you all! :)

[Kylie]

I almost got over the line... 4 and a 1/2 books completed. :)

AR March 2019 Challenge - Spell it Out.
Duration: 01/03/19 - 31/03/19
Easy Level: 5 books - minimum TWO Aussie Authors.

Progress: 4/5

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

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author - Meant To Be by Fiona McCallum. AA. Completed 31/03 - 4.5 stars.

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.

5. H is for home. - Frantic by Katherine Howell. AA. Currently about 50% completed.

[Kylie]

Congrats to all the finishers :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I did read quite a few books just not the ones I’d picked for this challenge :)"

Could you have shifted the ones you'd read to fit?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kylie wrote: "I almost got over the line... 4 and a 1/2 books completed. :)

AR March 2019 Challenge - Spell it Out.
Duration: 01/03/19 - 31/03/19
Easy Level: 5 books - minimum TWO Aussie Authors.

Progress: 4/..."

Congrats Kylie - great job!

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I did read quite a few books just not the ones I’d picked for this challenge :)"

Could you have shifted the ones you'd read to fit?"



Yes I could Brenda. Challenge Completed 😊

March Challenge - Spell it Out

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author OR read a book whose title starts with M
Preservation by Jock Serong (AA) 4★

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author OR read a book whose title starts with A
Outback Blaze by Rachael Johns (AA) 5★

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction OR read a book whose title starts with R
The House Across the Street by Lesley Pearse 5★

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover OR read a book whose title starts with C
Islands by Peggy Frew (AA) 3★

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 House of Second Chances by Esther Campion(AA) 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! There you go Sharon!!! Well done you :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oh well done Sharon!!!